Atalanta U15s open preseason in Zingonia

First training underway also for the Under-15s at the Centro Bortolotti: for the second consecutive year, the group made up of players born in 2011 will be led by Alfonso Esposito. "While some of the lads already had a taste of the category last year- the black-and-blue coach commented-, for me this will largely be a completely new group. In a way this comes with being an Academy coach, both for the players, who have the chance to hone their skills with different professionals each year, as well as for us members of the technical staff, who have to put ourselves to the test as each player has his very own need and specificity, requiring a tailored apporach from top to bottom. I'm most eager to get to know them better. This first stage, with the training camp in Lovere, will be important both for building connections and for helping the new arrivals settle into the Atalanta environment. The priority is to create a strong group identity and then gradually work on their technical and tactical development”.

TECHNICAL STAFF Coach: Alfonso Esposito. Goalkeepers coach: Stefano Rota. Fitness coach: Andrea Filippelli.

THE SCHEDULE From Sunday, August 17 to Friday, August 22, the U15s will continue their preparation in Lovere, before taking part in the Paolo Valenti Summer Cup in Rotte di Ponte Arche (Trentino-Alto Adige) on the weekend of August 23-24.