Gian Piero Gasperini feels if Atalanta had scored earlier, the 6-1 thumping of Verona might’ve occurred within the Champions League with Celtic too, and thanks followers for the ‘biggest praise’ on his four-hundredth recreation.
La Dea had been left annoyed on Wednesday by a 0-0 draw with Celtic, however took out their anger on Hellas Verona, surging right into a 5-0 lead by the thirty fourth minute and
Mateo Retegui and Ademola Lookman bagged a brace every in Bergamo, with Marten de Roon and Charles De Ketelaere rounding out the scoreline.
“If we had scored one in opposition to Celtic it might’ve been higher, however the performances had been very related. The crew is in good condition, we had a number of high quality, precision and exchanged passes in assault,”
“There was nonetheless remorse left from the Celtic match, as if we had scored one then it might’ve become a outcome like this. We will’t do something about it now, we have now to maintain going.”
Gasperini loved four-hundredth Atalanta match
They did appear to be pummelling Verona from begin to end, so why are Atalanta one of many few Italian groups who can increase that depth stage on the sphere?
“You do study from the depth of these European matches, the one distinction with Celtic was that we scored early. It occurs generally, we did it in opposition to Genoa, whereas we noticed Borussia Dortmund hearth seven targets previous Celtic after which concede 5 in Madrid.
“Verona stay in my thoughts a very good crew, they’ve had some nice performances. Their goal is to safe security and I’m assured that they are going to get again on monitor after this.”
How does Gasperini counsel Italian sides enhance their depth stage in future to raised compete in Europe?
“I do know individuals say there are too many interruptions in Italy, too many whistles, an excessive amount of simulation, whereas in Europe we don’t see individuals rolling round and the medical workers approaching. I hope that the tv firms can begin to spotlight these incidents and possibly assist clamp down on one thing that damages our sport.
“I additionally don’t assume that ‘efficient time’ can repair this, as a result of then video games will final two and a half, three hours and develop into lethal boring. It’s about tempo, depth and retaining that up.”
The outcome takes Atalanta as much as 16 factors and third place, awaiting tomorrow’s head-to-head between Inter and Juventus at San Siro.
On Monday, Gasperini and Lookman will likely be in Paris for the distinguished Ballon d’Or ceremony, the place each are up for awards.
“It’s a rare outcome to go to this occasion and it’s the primary time they’re handing out an award to coaches. I’m a little bit unhappy that Atalanta aren’t represented for an award, however I will likely be there for the membership together with Lookman. The Europa League was a outcome all of us achieved collectively.”
It was a really particular evening for Gasperini, as he on the Atalanta bench and was moved by a banner that appeared within the second half.
“I thank the followers for his or her chants, however above all a selected banner referring to not simply the 400 video games, however my impression on the supporters and the town. I couldn’t have obtained a higher praise and I thank them.”
