Udinese vs Atalanta preview - Colantuono looking for momentum

Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono hopes his team can build some momentum when they travel to the Stadio Friuli for Sunday's clash at Udinese.

Colantuono was able to breathe a big sigh of relief after Sunday's 1-0 victory over Parma.

Richmond Boakye's last-gasp goal handed the Bergamaschi their second success of the campaign and marked the second time Atalanta had kept a clean sheet this season.

Colantuono's joy was understandable as he had come under fire with his side having previously lost their last four league games.

"We deserved the win and I'm delighted with the result," Colantuono said. "I am happy because I have seen improvements with respect to our previous games.

"My players showed more intensity and determination against Parma and these are positive signs.

"We still have room for improvement.

"Now we must give continuity to this result."

Atalanta have the least prolific strikeforce in Serie A, having found the back of the net just three times so far, and face a stern test against an Udinese side that is unbeaten at home this season.

The Friuli outfit heads into this weekend's match determined to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat at Torino, their second loss of the campaign.

The result brought to an end a four-match unbeaten run for Andrea Stramaccioni's men and dropped the Friuli outfit to fifth place.

"Torino were the better side and deserved to win," Stramaccioni said. "Now we must turn the page and focus on our next game."

The hosts have been boosted by Brazilian defender Gabriel Silva's return from injury and will be at full strength this weekend.