Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini keeps attention high
The words of Gian Piero Gasperini
After the shocking 2-3 league loss to Napoli, Atalanta will try to redeem itself against Sturm Graz, in the match worth the seventh day of the Champions League. On the eve of the challenge at the Gewiss Stadium, Orobici coach Gian Piero Gasperini, among the various topics discussed in the press conference, wanted to emphasize the importance that this match could have for the final standings of the first phase of the competition.
"Losing that way to Napoli bothered us a lot, but we are proud that we played a good game. We didn't like the result, but that's okay, the team's in a good moment. Now we have another competition ahead of us and tomorrow could be a decisive match in terms of direct qualification to the round of 16. It will be a more difficult match than it seems against an opponent we met last year and who put us in great difficulty. Sturm Graz è first in their own country and in this Champions League they have always lost by a narrow margin. I expect a fresh team, which is eager to play after a period of inactivity;. We have to be very attentive, regain great concentration and focus. It's a challenge we can't miss, as the qualification discourse is not è yet closed" began the coach of the orobici.
"I have never underestimated Sturm Graz and I am not going to start doing so now. It would be crucial for us to get to the last game against Barcelona with qualification already in our pockets" added the Dea coach.
"In my opinion, the team is fine. We met in a row Inter, Lazio, Juve and Napoli, the first ones in Italy besides us, and they were tough and very hard-fought matches. You can have ups and downs, but we are doing well. Tomorrow the only thing we have to be careful about è to take the field with the right attitude without thinking we have already won. We have to forget the defeat with Napoli right away and focus on our next opponent" concluded Gian Piero Gasperini.
