Former Russian star weighs in on Miranchuk ahead of Liverpool clash
Igor Kolyvanov, a former forward for the Russian national team and a past player for Bologna and Foggia in Italy, offered his assessment of Atalanta midfielder Alexei Miranchuk ahead of the Europa League quarter final first leg against Liverpool. Speaking to ODDS.ru, he stated that Miranchuk has a real opportunity to influence the outcome of the match.
According to Kolyvanov, Miranchuk’s main objective is to secure a spot in the starting lineup. He believes Alexei has the talent to shine on one of the world’s biggest stages. The Russian midfielder has already settled into Italian football and is delivering quality, entertaining performances. Kolyvanov noted that Miranchuk can deliver precise passes, finish confidently, and contribute in buildup play. He hopes Gasperini will place growing trust in him and that Alexei will seize the chance to prove himself as a player of top-tier caliber.
The expert also predicted a competitive duel between the two sides. He warned that Atalanta will face a tough test away from home against Liverpool, a leading club in the English Premier League. While describing the Merseysiders as favorites, he did not rule out the possibility of a dramatic result in either direction.
The match between Liverpool and Atalanta is set for Thursday, April 11, with kickoff at 22:00 Moscow time.
Earlier, Atletico advanced by eliminating Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League quarterfinals.