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Prandelli adamant Serie A trio can reach Euro finals

Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is convinced it can be a big week for Serie A.

Roma are trailing in their Europa League semifinal against Bayer Leverkusen.

“I still think there is a chance to see three Italian clubs in the European Finals; nothing is impossible in football," Prandelli told Gazzetta dello Sport.

Roma must accomplish a feat away at Leverkusen after losing the first leg. It will be difficult to recover from two goals down against a team that has never lost so far, but it's not impossible.

“Daniele [De Rossi] needs no advice. Bayer have self-confidence, especially after winning the Bundesliga, but in European cups, it doesn't take much to turn things around," continued Prandelli.

Roma must surprise the Germans with something they are not accustomed to. Daniele is smart and brave and he'll find the key. He has been able to become a reference point for the team in a short period of time. He is smart and prepared and I am convinced he learned a lot from his bad experience at SPAL."

Atalanta meet Marseille in the other semi.

“There is no room for errors in the semifinals. Gasperini's team has been a certainty in Europe and Italy, and Gasp deserves to finish the season by winning the Coppa Italia and the Europa League," said Prandelli.

“The most surprising thing is that Atalanta change players every season, but you can always see Gasperini's hand. It's not a coincidence that many coaches try to imitate him.

“I hope that thanks to Scamacca's goals, Atalanta will go all the way through in the Europa League. I hope so for Gasperini and Spalletti."

Fiorentina go to Club Brugge with a 3-2 lead in their Europa Conference League semifinal.

“I am sure Fiorentina will be prepared. They lost the Conference League Final last year, but they've gained experience," said Prandelli.

“Reaching the Final and winning would be a fair reward for Italiano's work. And Fiorentina fans would deserve it too."

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