The Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to the club’s official channels after the 2-0 success against Monza yesterday evening: “Three very important, difficult points. These are usually the matches, not the ones like against Verona or Genoa. In Serie A they are always difficult and as far as I’m concerned I appreciate this match even more, also thanks to the players who came off the bench who were really useful for the first time this year”, explained the coach, analyzing a match that was blocked for almost an hour of play.
A testimony that there are not too many differences between starters and reserves, even if this term is not very suitable…
“It’s clear that there are hierarchies, there’s no point in denying it. But we have a very solid nucleus that manages to play many matches, while some roles such as the forwards are rotated more otherwise they can hardly give ideas. And today Brescianini will also return. The additions of Zappacosta, Samardzic, Zaniolo… It was the first truly convincing match, Cuadrado and Kossounou too, so that’s fine.”
Now Napoli and then Stuttgart.
“One at a time… I can’t say which is more important. Yesterday was important, we climbed a few places in the standings. Orta heads to Napoli, there’s a challenging week ahead.”