Marco Carnesecchi opened the week with a direct message to Atalanta fans, anticipating the Nerazzurri team's debut in the UEFA Conference League against Pafos. The attacker underlined the importance of not underestimating the opponent and of facing the match with the typical Atalanta spirit, that of always giving your best to prove to yourself that you are ready for the European challenge.
In his interview, Carnesecchi described Pafos as a "dangerous and very physical" team, which will require his team to be physically ready and to exploit their offensive qualities to create problems for the opponent. He also highlighted the need for a complete performance, with moments of attack and defence, recalling the importance of controlling the pace of the game and being ready to defend even when the team is under pressure.
The player also spoke about the sensations that accompanied him on the eve of the match, describing the happiness and enthusiasm that accompanied him during the journey to the pitch. He expressed hope of being able to play again on Thursday, after Sunday's match, and said the experience was "fantastic".
Atalanta, who has already played against Venezia in a Serie A match, is preparing for a challenge in which the team will have to demonstrate that it is ready for European competition. With the aim of starting the journey in a positive way, the Nerazzurri team is aiming for a complete performance and a balanced tactical approach, ready to manage the difficulties that Pafos could present.
The match against Pafos represents Atalanta's first step in the Conference League, and the team will try to make the most of this opportunity to consolidate its presence in Europe. With the motivation and energy of Carnesecchi and his teammates, Atalanta aims to start their European journey with a positive result and demonstrate that they are a competitive team on the international stage.