September 19th 2024.
Former Arsenal player Sead Kolasinac is set to make his debut in the Champions League tonight. He shared his excitement about facing his old team and mentioned Bukayo Saka as a strong threat to Atalanta's chances. This will be the first time Atalanta will participate in this prestigious competition since the 2021/22 season, and they will face one of the top contenders, Arsenal, in their first match.
Kolasinac joined Atalanta in 2023 after leaving Marseille and played a crucial role in their qualification for the Champions League last season. He was also a part of the team that ended Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten streak and won the Europa League trophy, marking a historic season for the club.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international previously played for Arsenal from 2017 to 2022, winning the FA Cup and two Community Shields before moving to Schalke. He never had the chance to play in the Champions League with Arsenal, and he is thrilled to finally make his debut in the competition at Atalanta's Gewiss Stadium.
During his press conference, Kolasinac expressed his happiness to see his former teammates and acknowledged the difficulty of playing against English teams, who are known for their physical strength. He also praised Arsenal for their recent victory in the north London derby against Tottenham and highlighted their strong players and solid defense.
Kolasinac believes that Arsenal's coach, Mikel Arteta, has prepared the team well for the match against Atalanta, who he described as a young and dangerous team with an excellent game plan. He also had high praise for Saka, calling him a fantastic player and acknowledging Arteta's role in shaping the young talent.
There were concerns about Saka's availability for the match after he suffered a minor injury during Arsenal's win over Tottenham, but it seems like he has recovered and is expected to start in the match. However, some players, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Mikel Merino, will not be able to play due to injuries.
As the match between Atalanta and Arsenal approaches, Kolasinac is looking forward to facing his former team and making his Champions League debut. He believes that both teams are well-prepared and hopes to contribute to Atalanta's success in the competition. As for Arsenal, they will be aiming to continue their momentum after their derby win and secure a strong start in the Champions League.
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