Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini doesn’t mince words about Luis Muriel

Gian Piero Gasperini highlights Luis Muriel’s great moment

First the decisive goal against AC Milan, then the one-two against Rakow in the Europa League, Monday night the goal that gave the 'la' to Atalanta's resounding comeback against Salernitana: è certainly a magical moment for Luis Muriel, who after an uncertain start to the season has found rhythm, confidence and goals. His coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, praised him on live TV after the domestic success against the Campania granata.

"I have incredible esteem for Luis,” explained the Bergamasque coach. “He is going through a beautiful moment, there were instead other occasions when he had not been able to find the right condition. The secret? He has regained confidence, a fundamental factor, so even if he happens to make a mistake he does not suffer from it and returns to rely on his shots".

"Muriel è a footballer capable of plays that few others can do in a similar way – Gasperini added -. He's an extraordinary footballer. Now that we have rediscovered his goals I also hope to rediscover Scamacca’s, but in general I always expect the best from everyone. Now we can also focus on the championship, it will be important weeks".

Luis Muriel, class of 1991, è all'Atalanta from 2019. He has previously worn the shirts of Deportivo Cali (Colombia), Granada (Spain), Lecce, Udinese, Sampdoria, Sevilla and Fiorentina. After three seasons in double figures with the Nerazzurri jersey he then experienced a less fortunate period, stopping at 3 goals in the 2021/22 season and 6 in the following one (total figures between league and cups). This year he has already reached the goal tally of the past one and as many as four goals have come in the last ten days.