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Gasperini: ‘Atalanta happy with draw’

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1 year ago

5:13 am

Gian Piero Gasperini instructed he was happy with Atalanta’s 1-1 draw with Sporting CP of their Europa League Spherical of 16 tie, completely satisfied to battle for the win at dwelling within the return leg.

La Dea have been unfortunate to not go away the Portuguese capital with a victory after hitting the woodwork thrice throughout their 90 minute conflict with Sporting on Wednesday night. They initially fell behind after a Paulinho opener earlier than Gianluca Scamacca discovered the equaliser earlier than half time.

Atalanta will face Sporting within the decisive second leg in Bergamo subsequent week, however beforehand they’ll must journey to Turin to face a wounded Juventus. Gasperini’s aspect at present sit sixth within the league desk, 5 factors behind fourth place Bologna.

Chatting with Sky Sports activities Italia through TMW, Gasperini first reacted to Atalanta’s 1-1 draw with Sporting.

“Primarily based on the way in which the match went and the variety of possibilities, we might’ve completed higher. Some, like hitting the posts, are fairly loopy… However the outcome continues to be optimistic, we are going to play for the victory at dwelling and we are going to do it in the easiest way.”

He touched on the optimistic efficiency of Scamacca.

“He was mentally free, he made his performs and he was additionally unfortunate. He performed properly for the crew. If he performs like this there are not any issues, he has the numbers. He scored a terrific aim… The necessary factor is let him smile, that’s superb.”

The Atalanta coach was requested if the efficiency took some stress off forward of the match with Juventus.

“Towards Milan we scored a terrific level, a bit lucky undoubtedly. The defeat towards Inter was applicable, even when the outcome was an excessive amount of. The true disappointment was towards Bologna, we’re very dissatisfied to have misplaced however we’re a crew who react.

“And we’re fortunate sufficient to play usually, even an excessive amount of. If you win you don’t even savour the victories, however for those who lose you begin once more instantly. It’s a disgrace to not have received at this time.”

He was additionally requested if Sporting’s aim was the one mistake made by Atalanta within the match.

“Sure, nevertheless it’s the results of many issues and it could possibly be remedied in lots of moments. The stress we placed on helped us, even in entrance of our aim for instance. We went a bit far on their aim, we shouldn’t have allowed them the time to play. We have been slightly gradual, we have been removed from the aim.”

Gasperini touched on what these outcomes go away him.

“There are matches like towards Milan the place the ultimate minutes by no means move, by which you defend for some extent. And others by which the opponent are in problem and you might be superb, these it’s important to win as we tried to do till the top.

“I’ve a nucleus of gamers who’ve the fitting confidence and character, then I’ve extra between the flanks and assault who will be taught from the older gamers after which we will win matches.”

Lastly, Gasperini mentioned his work with Ademola Lookman.

“He wasn’t enjoying centrally, he scored six or seven targets and was rather more on the wing. Now he’s turn out to be somebody who comes into play within the final twenty meters and is at all times capable of create hazard.

“He’s fast and quick, he pictures very properly and likewise well-timed headers. Now and again I push him to turn out to be a extra full participant, he has the bodily capability to take action, generally he hides slightly however he could be extra of a reference level, particularly this 12 months.”