‘That I’ll tell you later’ – Roberto De Zerbi on anti-Atalanta tattoo ahead of Champions League clash

For Roberto De Zerbi, this week’s Champions League clash between Olympique de Marseille and Atalanta is more than just another European night, it’s personal. The Italian coach grew up in Brescia, just 50 kilometres east of Bergamo, where the rivalry with Atalanta is deeply ingrained in local culture.

“Playing against an Italian side is always emotional – I experienced that with Brighton against Roma,” De Zerbi explained at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon…