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Gasperini, 63, is an Italian head coach.

On June 14, 2016, he took over Atalanta, a team with not very rich heritage.

Before that, Gasperini also served as the head coach of Juventus youth team, Inter Milan and Genoa, it can be said that the coaching experience is very rich!

And, be good at finding young players!

This can be seen from the fact that after he took over the team, he was able to rise strongly and enter the top four of Serie A!

It is precisely because the Italian boss had a good record last season and the boss who has always been critical of the door is willing to spend a lot of money to build the ideal squad for Gasperini this season.

The boss first asked the club to spend 21.2 million to bring in an immediate striker from Sevilla!

28-year-old Muriel!

The Colombian striker is not used in Sevilla, so he was loaned to Fiorentina last season and handed over 6 goals in 19 games!

The results are not luxurious, but Gasperini has played against Muriel and knows that this man is the kind of plug-and-play striker he has been looking for.

Therefore, without hesitation, he took down the fringes of Seville!

The facts also proved that the old manager's judgment was not wrong, Muriel scored 6 goals in the last 9 Serie A rounds, helped the team to defeat Roma, draw Lazio, and reverse Fiorentina, which can be described as a great achievement!

However, Muriel, who has not played in the Champions League, seems to be a little uncomfortable with the rhythm of the Champions League, and 180 minutes have passed, and the grain has not been collected....

What is reflected on Muriel is also a portrayal of the entire Atlanta team, and they are obviously not ready for two-line combat!

With a good league result, Atalanta can't leave enough fighting power in the Champions League to help their team qualify.

This is exactly what Gaspérini is worried about!

The key point to break the game? Gasperini can only hope for the young player promoted from the youth team this summer and the 26-year-old Ukrainian midfielder, Malinovsky.

This Ukrainian midfielder cost the club 13 million euros!

Originally, the boss was not prepared to bring in midfielders, but the club sold the 22-year-old Kessie to AC Milan for 32 million euros against his wishes!

This forced the old man to have to recruit ah....

>Fortunately, Malinowski did not live up to the expectations of the old coach, and his performance since the start of the competition was quite good, but not as good as Casey!

"Friend!"

"Welcome to Ittihad!"

"May you have a great weekend!"

The sudden appearance of the voice interrupted Gasperini's thoughts, and when he looked up, it was Guardiola approaching.

The Italian coach smiled, "Don't worry, there will be!"

"So, see you in the arena?"

"Okay!"

The two shook hands shallowly and quickly parted and walked towards their respective teams, at which time, the team's starting lineup had been released.

Goalkeeper: Edson 86.

Defenders: Cancelo 84, Ake 84, De Ligt 84, Kyle Walker 85.

Midfielders: Bernardo Silva 85, De Jong 85, De Bruyne 90.

Forwards: Chen Feng 85, Haaland 84, Mahrez 85.

Or the offensive formation of 433, the only change is in the midfield position, Gundogan was put on the bench, and the first game was the B seat!

The good organization and running of the B seat is exactly what the Spanish coach needs.

Atlanta, 3421

: Goalkeeper:

Greni 79.

Defenders: Maschelo 75, Jim Siti 81, Troy 83.

Midfielders: Gosens 83, Freuer 80, Murongen 82, Castagne 80.

Forward: Jaejandro Gomez 84, Malinovski 80.

Forward: Ilicic 82.

Gasperini has studied Manchester City's squad, so he came up with the strategy of three defenders, of course, the performance is only three defenders, if necessary, it can become a back five!

Didn't you see Castagne, the Belgian full-back, also in the squad?

For him, this style of play is all too familiar, and when he was on the national team, he often played like this, playing rotation with Carrasco.

Now back at the club, Castagne knows what to do without the boss telling him what to do.

There is only one thing he has to do today: limit his national team teammates, Chen!

The two sides entered the final preparations, and when the referee blew the whistle to start the match, the third round of the European group stage, Manchester City and Atalanta, officially began.

This is Etihad!

This is the home of Manchester City, and with the advantage of playing at home, the whole Manchester City team is like a tireless machine, fiercely pressing again and again.

"Here!"

"Here!"

Gomez, as a key figure in the team, took the initiative to stand up and beckon for the ball when his teammates were in trouble.

"Catch!"

Castagne roared and gave the ball out.

Immediately breathed a sigh of relief, because Chen Feng and De Bruyne, who were watching him, finally left.

It's just that the Belgian fullback doesn't have a taste in his heart!

No! Didn't I say okay, I'll keep an eye on you? Why did you come to guard me?

Grass! It's really unpleasant!

While Castagne was thinking, he had already gone to the wing, thinking about cooperating with his teammates.

Not to mention, Castagne's consciousness is still good, his run, dragged Manchester City's entire defense, and Gomes several times, let the Argentine forward smoothly pick the ball.

"Beautiful!"

Gasperini couldn't help but shake his fist and roar low on the sidelines.

Looking at the field, Gomez, wearing the No. 10 shirt, is worthy of being the core player of the team, and his passing is very smooth!

This is also the reason why the Argentine striker's statistics are not flashy, but he is still a firm starter under the old manager.

Gomez, who had entered the Manchester City penalty area, passed the ball before the Manchester City players were in place and intercepted it, giving a curving pass.

The ball slid past De Ligt and the Dutch centre-back had alarm bells in his heart and rushed straight out!

Before Ilicicic blocked the ball with his body, he gave Atalanta a chance to take a corner.

Bang -

the left corner kick is open!

Ilicic and Malinowski jumped at the same time, the latter touched the ball and completed the header!

Just as the Atlanta players were about to go to celebrate, the ball was blocked again.

However, this time there is a problem!

Ilicic immediately raised his hand to signal: Manchester City's players are suspected of handball... This... Oh yes!