Gian Piero Gasperini admits Atalanta had been ‘fortunate’ to get away with a , whereas Berat Djimsiti wanted ten stitches following a head harm.
Lea Dea collected their second consecutive attract Serie A however might have misplaced the sport as Alexis Sanchez hit the woodwork twice in a matter of seconds within the first half.
“We confronted a crew that ran greater than us,” Gasperini advised DAZN
“We had been fortunate when Sanchez had these two huge probabilities. We absolutely did higher within the second half, which is an effective level for us, given our efficiency.”
Gasperini: Atalanta ‘fortunate’, Djimsiti possible unavailable in opposition to Juventus
Gianluca Scamacca and Mateo Retegui had been injured at the moment whereas the injured Djimsiti will possible miss the following sport in opposition to Juventus after sustaining a head harm.
“I’m happy with the sacrifice from Lookman and De Ketelaere. They tried to offer their greatest, additionally defensively,” mentioned Gasp.
“There’s nothing I can say relating to the dedication. We confronted a bodily crew that brought about hassle for us.
“After all, absentees can have an effect, however we didn’t address their physicality. Whenever you don’t get better the ball, you’ll be able to’t generate the play. Just a few coped with the sport’s depth” continued the Atalanta coach.
“It wasn’t simple as we met a bodily superior opponent. The workloads are an excuse I gained’t use. It’s by no means the proper second to face Juventus and Napoli. We misplaced Djimsiti at the moment. These items occur. Let’s see if Retegui and Cuadrado can get better.
“He has a bad-cut eyebrow, which requires 10 stitches. He additionally has a headache now. The harm will not be too critical, however it is going to be troublesome to see him on Tuesday.”
Atalanta will face the Bianconeri at house on Tuesday earlier than internet hosting Napoli in Bergamo on January 18.
