Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini extols Genoa and Alberto Gilardino

Gian Piero Gasperini’s statements ahead of Genoa-Atalanta

Atalanta, after the success against Lazio in the previous round, è awaits the away clash against Alberto Gilardino’s Genoa. On the eve of the match, the coach of the orobici, among other topics discussed in the press conference, wanted to identify the strengths of the rossoblù and praise the work done so far by the former Fiorentina striker.

"Genoa è a team that è has grown a lot, it may also aspire to play for Europe, who knows. Surprising is the continuity of the team, they have great enthusiasm surrounding them, this gives them a lot of confidence especially at home. For us it will be a great test, because weé we are going to play in a difficult stadium, where all the bigs have struggled, then we are going to play in San Siro. It will beà a great test of maturityà" began the coach of the orobici.

"It's a team that makes you play badly, è always dangerous, even on set-pieces and restarts. Gilardino has raised the technical rate of the squad and is laying the foundation for aiming very high" continued the Nerazzurri coach about his colleague.

"We have grown on self-esteem and consideration, confidence, we have grown compared to the first leg in goal scoring, we know how to hold the field well. It gave us boost, everyone has grown, not only De Ketelaere, but also Miranchuk, Scalvini, Carnesecchi and many other players" added the former Genoa and Inter coach.

In conclusion, Gian Piero Gasperini è expressed himself open-heartedly about Luis Muriel's farewell: "Many say that Atalanta has not won anything, but when you remain in the memory of the fans you become almost immortal. Sometimes there are Scudetti in which you struggle to remember who played, in Atalanta will always remain the memory of Muriel and this period. The goal with Milan is worth more than the trophies".