Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini is excited to be facing with Champions League opponents Manchester City.

Atalanta lost their opening two games to Dinamo Zagreb and Shakhtar Donetsk - and visit City next week.

“Manchester City are certainly capable of winning the Champions League, but when you play against the best, you've got nothing to lose and that makes it more fun," said Gasperini.

“I don't think it's a dream, because we've been getting good results for a few years now and that building enthusiasm helps us to do better and better. We have a wonderful squad.

“Now we've got a tough run of games coming up, with Lazio, Napoli and Sampdoria away, twice Manchester City, plus Cagliari and Udinese at home."