Marcello Lippi believes Atalanta have what it takes to emulate Leicester City and win the Scudetto this season, even if “it’ll be very difficult”.
Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester defied all the odds to win the Premier League last season, and Lippi replied “why not” when asked about Atalanta’s chances of Serie A glory.
Marcello Lippi believes Atalanta have what it takes to emulate Leicester City and win the Scudetto this season, even if “it’ll be very difficult”.
Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester defied all the odds to win the Premier League last season, and Lippi replied “why not” when asked about Atalanta’s chances of Serie A glory.
“Atalanta’s form is giving me great enthusiasm and satisfaction because I’m very close to their President Percassi and Coach Gasperini,” the China boss told Radio Anch’io Lo Sport.
“In Bergamo, there’s a family atmosphere and a lot of expertise.
“Can Atalanta do another Leicester? Of course it’ll be very difficult, but why not? These things happen, we’ll see how it goes in Germany, where the top of the table belongs to Leipzig.
“Milan? I liked them last season and I like them now. I can see their desire to build a team with so many Italians and a great sense of belonging, full of very interesting young players. There’s then the happy and creative hand of Montella.
“Lapadula? He can become a starter for Milan in place of Bacca or perhaps rotating with the Colombian.”