Chievo vs Atalanta preview - Sorrentino smiling before Nerazzurri clash

Stefano Sorrentino has expressed his delight at signing a contract extension with Chievo ahead of Sunday's game against Atalanta.

The Italian goalkeeper has signed a new deal which will tie him to the Verona club until June 2014.

"I'm really happy to have signed the new contract," Sorrentino said. "I could not be any more grateful to the club as they have granted all my wishes.

"I hope I can repay that trust with great performances every weekend and help Chievo achieve their aim as soon as possible."

Sorrentino and Chievo expect to make amends for under-par display in last weekend's 4-0 defeat at AC Milan.

The men from Verona gave away four goals in the first half against Milan in what was their worst showing in the league this season.

"We had the wrong approach to the game," Sorrentino said. "We must put that loss behind us and focus on getting three points on Sunday.

Chievo are 11th in the standings and have lost just once at home this term.

Atalanta will be hoping to pick up where they left off in last weekend's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

The Bergamaschi thought they had secured victory only to be denied by Edinson Cavani's last-gasp equaliser.

"We were superior to Napoli and we deserved the win," coach Stefano Colantuono said. "We played a great game only to concede a late goal."

Atalanta, who are one point adrift of Chievo, will be hoping striker German Denis can keep up his good form in front of goal.

Denis currently leads the Serie A scoring charts with 10 goals in 12 games.

Sergio Pellissier will lead Chievo's attack with the Italian striker looking to score his 100th goal for the club.