Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Centro Bortolotti Training Complex

10:12 AM

Wednesday's session continued the tactical focus with more emphasis on how Atalanta's midfield would control tempo against Udinese's compact block, and Gasperini paired Demien with Koopmeiners and Éderson in drills that worked on circulation under pressure and decision-making when passing lanes closed.

The work was technical rather than physical with the emphasis on touch quality and weight of pass, and Demien's rhythm felt sharper now than it had on Tuesday because his body was adjusting back to daily training loads after months of modified work, and teammates looked for him more naturally when building attacks because his positioning between the lines created passing options that pulled defensive attention.

Set-piece work took the final thirty minutes of the session, and Demien was positioned at the edge of the box during corner kick routines with instructions to attack second balls when clearances came his way, and several times during practice runs he connected cleanly with half-volleys or controlled touches that set up shooting chances.

One assistant coach mentioned during a break that Udinese's goalkeeper was particularly weak on low shots to his right side, and the information was delivered casually but clearly intended to inform how Demien should approach shooting chances if opportunities arose from the edge of the box.

The session ended at eleven-thirty and the system registered completion.

「TRAINING SESSION COMPLETE」

「Full Participation: Approved」

「+10 TP」

「Current Balance: 40 TP | 3 SP | 104 MP」

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Centro Bortolotti Training Complex

9:54 AM

Thursday brought a lighter session with emphasis on patterns of play rather than physical intensity, and the coaching staff focused on how Atalanta would build attacks through quick combinations in tight spaces when Udinese's midfield block compressed centrally.

Demien joined in work that practiced specific sequences like receiving between the lines, laying the ball off to supporting runners, then continuing his movement forward to arrive late into dangerous areas, and the repetition built muscle memory that would translate to automatic decisions during matches when thinking time was limited.

Set-piece work continued with more detail than Wednesday's session, and this time the emphasis was on how Demien should position himself when corners were cleared to the edge of the box, and the coaching staff showed angles and body shapes that would give him the best shooting chances when second balls arrived.

The session was filmed by club media staff who were capturing content for pre-match material, and one camera operator focused on Demien during a sequence where he struck a clean half-volley from eighteen yards that forced a diving save from the practice goalkeeper, and later that afternoon the clip appeared on Atalanta's social media with a caption mentioning preparation for Udinese's deep defensive block.

@Atalanta_BC: Preparing to break down compact defenses 🎯 Udinese this weekend at the Gewiss 💙🖤

The tweet included the training clip showing Demien's strike, and within an hour one Italian football analyst had shared it with commentary about how Atalanta seemed to be setting him up as a focal point for attacking moves against teams that defended deep.

Training ended at eleven AM and the system confirmed the session.

「TRAINING SESSION COMPLETE」

「Full Participation: Approved」

「+10 TP」

「Current Balance: 50 TP | 3 SP | 104 MP」

Friday, March 3, 2023

Centro Bortolotti Training Complex

10:28 AM

Friday's session was short and sharp with the focus on keeping sharpness without building fatigue, and the drills emphasized quick passing combinations and movement without contact or long sequences that would tire legs needed for Sunday's match.

Gasperini gathered the squad after forty minutes of work and announced the starting lineup internally without ceremony, and Demien's name was listed among the midfield three alongside Koopmeiners and Éderson, and the confirmation came as information rather than validation because starting made sense after the week's preparation.

"Same shape as Roma's second half," Gasperini said while the squad listened. "Four-two-three-one. Koopmeiners and Éderson in the double pivot. Walter forward between their midfield and defense. Udinese will sit deep so we need patience and precision, not urgency."

He didn't say more or single out individual jobs because the tactical work had been covered throughout the week, and after another ten minutes of light movement the session ended and players were told to rest through Saturday.

The system registered the final training session of the week.

「TRAINING SESSION COMPLETE」

「Full Participation: Approved」

「+10 TP」

「Current Balance: 60 TP | 3 SP | 104 MP」

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo

2:47 PM

Saturday afternoon brought Udinese's team bus to the Gewiss Stadium, and broadcast cameras were positioned outside the away entrance to capture the visiting squad's arrival because pre-match coverage always included these establishing shots even for mid-table opponents.

The Udinese players filed off the bus wearing dark suits and carrying travel bags, and their faces showed professional focus without visible concern because traveling to Atalanta was difficult but not impossible, and the squad contained enough Serie A experience to handle hostile environments.

Inside the stadium's media room, pre-match shows were already running on multiple channels, and analysts discussed Atalanta's recent form while showing clips from the Roma comeback, and Demien's name appeared in most tactical breakdowns with pundits highlighting how his positioning between the lines had created problems for Roma's defensive organization during extra time.

One panel showed his goal from the seventy-third minute in slow motion—the Cruyff turn that sent Cristante spinning away, the composed finish curling into the bottom corner—and the lead analyst pointed out how the movement demonstrated confidence that suggested his injury layoff hadn't affected his decision-making under pressure.

"This is his first start since the injury," the analyst said while tactical graphics appeared on screen. "Against Udinese's compact block, Atalanta will need someone who can receive in tight spaces and turn quickly. Walter's return gives them that option centrally, which forces Udinese to defend deeper or step out and press him—either choice creates problems for their defensive structure."

Another analyst mentioned Bologna as Atalanta's Coppa Italia semifinal opponent with the first leg scheduled for early April, but the comment was brief and factual rather than extended because six weeks separated now from then, and focusing on league form took priority over cup competitions that wouldn't be played until spring.

The conversation shifted to Udinese's tactical approach and how their 3-5-2 formation was designed to absorb pressure through numbers behind the ball, and the discussion moved away from Demien specifically toward broader team dynamics.

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