Former striker Igor Budanwho also played for Atalanta in his career, spoke about some issues relating to the next championship match, which will see the Dea challenge Udinese, at Veneto Messenger: “The Bianconeri will need the same attitude and desire seen in the second half against Juve.” He then tells a background story: “In 1999 I was close to Udinese, when I then chose Venice with Spalletti”.
On the group under the orders of Mister RunjaicBudan expresses himself thus: “I didn’t displease them, they left a good impression on me. Of course, Atalanta is trusted and they have a large, quality squad. Furthermore, the same coach has been leading them for ten years… But There’s no need to worry. In the second half against Juve, Udinese showed that they can be at the level of the big teams.”
He then focuses on the protagonists of the respective attacks. Starting with Keinan Davis among the Bianconeri from Friuli: “It’s nice to see a center forward who plays alone. He has physicality, he’s generous. He reminded me of Lukaku, compared to whom he shows off more movement.” And then Mateo Retegui, Serie A’s top scorer: “Area attacker, remembers Gilardino. Good at finishing, he’s perfect for Gasperini’s game.” He concludes with Lookman: “At first level, no one so far has managed to mark him. We need to try to anticipate him.”