Beaten in Modena in the opening round, the Perugia players resumed training for the coming fixture against Trento. And there will be more big games in the Champions League, starting in two weeks’ time. The first one will be a big one against the vice European champions of Halkbank Ankara.

“The Champions League is a very tiring and difficult competition – said coach Grbic – You are up against the best teams in Europe. But at the same time this is the most prestigious competition and we are excited to take part. Many would love to be where we are. Ankara will obviously be the favourite of the group, but all the teams are dangerous. Our goal is to give everything and try to win every game we take part in”.