Milan and Atalanta are looking to move into the new year on a high note, as the clubs face off on Sunday in Bergamo. Milan have not lost in four matches (2 wins, 2 draws) and will look to take points again this weekend. Coach of the rossoneri Stefano Pioli previewed the tricky encounter in his pre-match press conference: "Every match is important for us, we must be focused on ourselves and the right spirit. We are in a delicate moment in the tables, and we need another result. Atalanta is a tough team, we need to be concentrated, but this is not our last chance to get to Europa League. Lineup? I have already made it, but I'll tell the players tomorrow morning. I don't want to mess with the balance. Piatek is fine, like Leao. I didn't like Suso being whistled, but he's also fine and with his qualities he can recover."
Pioli also had a word on the distractions of the transfer window: "The window is open too long, no Milan players must let themselves think about being transfered. If I see a player less determined absolutely he will not be on the squad. We must think only of the matches, the table will be resolved on 20 May."
