
Albanian national team captain Berat Gjimshiti had a tough night in the Champions League round of 16 clash between Dortmund and Atalanta. The Bergamasco team were defeated 0-2 in the first leg at Signal Iduna Park, and the Albanian defender was the focus of criticism for his performance.
Atalanta failed to withstand the pressure of the home team, conceding two goals that complicated qualification for the return leg. In the post-match analysis, Gjimshiti was singled out for a performance below expectations, unlike his usual appearances where he is often considered a reference point in the defensive department.
According to Italian media, the responsibility for the second goal falls mainly on the 32-year-old defender. The portal "TuttomercatoWeb" was critical of him, emphasizing that at the moment of the decisive action, Gjimshiti was "non-existent in covering Girasi", who then assisted for Beier.
" The Gjimshiti match lasted only the first half, but it was full of serious mistakes. In the second goal, Berati was seen as non-existent in covering Girasi, who calmly assisted towards Beier.
He was punished with a yellow card due to nervousness and protests. Confused, " TuttomercatoWeb " writes about Gjimshiti's performance against Dortmund, while rating it with a grade of 5.
It remains to be seen whether the national team captain will react in the return match, while Atalanta will seek the upset to keep their hopes of qualification alive.
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