Luis Fernando Muriel returned to goal this weekend after a 3-month blank. Scored his second goal of the season in Atalanta’s 5-2 win on Spezia for date 13 of Serie A. He entered at minute 79, scored at 83 ‘and assisted Malinovskyi at 89’.
Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta coach, spoke with DAZN and expressed his joy for Muriel. The coach said that little by little he is returning to his level and that for the team it is essential that a forward like him enters from the bench to make a difference in the second half.
“Comebacks are very important. Toloi, Djimsiti and Pessina came back, Furthermore, Muriel’s courage is well known. He and Malinovskyi entered very well, we are growing from the bench, “said Gasperini.
The DT continued with his balance and referred to the forward again, who is a criticized player in Colombia for his performances and lack of goal with the National Team. Luis Fernando’s last touchdown with Reinaldo Rueda’s team was in June against Argentina. On the most recent date, FIFA played 12 minutes against Brazil and 45 against Paraguay, having one of the lowest levels of all those called up. Gasperini does not care about those criticisms.
“We are interested in what he does with Atalanta, when they criticize him with Colombia, we don’t listen to him. Today we are happy that he scored. It’s been a long time since we scored from the bench, “he said.
