“We were all for the victory, but we still come out stronger, more aware, with more certainties and also with an expanded squad: whoever came in gave a signal, from Muriel to Pasalic up to Holm and Bakker.” Gian Piero Gasperini is satisfied with Atalanta’s performance more than with the fourth clean sheet (matches without conceding a goal) in a row out of 6 total in 8 matches between the championship and Europa League: “Frankly I would have preferred a 2-1 or even a 5-4 – smiles the Nerazzurri coach -. We play with only one objective.” He places emphasis on the running changes: “I need answers from those on the bench, because if they give me some we will become stronger and more competitive.”
Gasperini has a bit of a bitter taste in his mouth: “The regret of missing out on the 3 points is due to the big leap we would have made in the standings. Against a good Juventus, who, not being able to do their best, adapted to collecting the minimum, we played well – the analysis -. We were a solid team that knew how to create its opportunities. We recover Scamacca who joins the group tomorrow: in this type of match he becomes decisive in lifting the ball with his head in front of opponents closed”. On singles, praise for many: “Muriel has the cue and aimed for the man as well as having an important shot. If he is like that, it is an extra weapon. De Ketelaere did well, he was in doubt until yesterday and instead it was a minor thing. Bakker also did very well even though he entered at the end.”
The end of the last triptych on two fronts before the new break is approaching between Thursday and next Sunday: “We’re fine and we’ve never had any fatigue despite always having the same players play. We miss Sporting Lisbon and Lazio, psychologically we’re growing “, adds Gasperini.
Confident for the near future: “Sporting is very technical, if you’re not well you risk not seeing the ball much. A match that’s already fundamental for the league table. Europe is always an opportunity for growth: we have to recover our energy in 4 days , if we show this condition it is hard for everyone.”
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