Young Boys begins the second half of the preliminary phase of the Champions League on Tuesday. At home against Atalanta, the double reigning Swiss champion hopes to finally win his first point on the 5th day.
Joël Magnin had barely been promoted to coach for the second time at YB when the Champions League match against Inter Milan was already on the program. The Bernese came close to winning a point, a goal conceded in the 93rd minute putting an end to Bern’s hopes.
A little over a month later, another top Italian team is visiting Wankdorf. Atalanta is only one length behind leader Naples and is tied with Yann Sommer’s Inter. Comparisons are therefore necessary.
“We will have to play with courage, like against Inter. We then saw what is possible when each player gives their best.“, explained Joël Magnin.
YB has been undefeated for four matches in the league and finally managed to score his first goal in the Champions League three weeks ago against Shakhtar Donetsk (2-1). But the Bernese infirmary is not empty, even if Loris Benito and Patric Pfeiffer are close to a return.
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