Gian Piero Gasperini said “there’s no harm in betting a few euros on us” after he was asked if Atalanta were the Italian Leicester City.
The Orobici have been on spectacular form in recent weeks, putting together eight wins and a draw to climb into joint fourth place.
They visit Serie A leaders Juventus on Saturday, so could there be another upset, leading to their status as the Italian Leicester?
Gian Piero Gasperini said “there’s no harm in betting a few euros on us” after he was asked if Atalanta were the Italian Leicester City.
The Orobici have been on spectacular form in recent weeks, putting together eight wins and a draw to climb into joint fourth place.
They visit Serie A leaders Juventus on Saturday, so could there be another upset, leading to their status as the Italian Leicester?
“If you want to refer to our last two and a half months, then I can see the comparison. Over time, I don’t know,” the Coach told Radio Sportiva.
“You can always bet a few euros on us, there’s no harm in that.”
Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester City caused one of the biggest shocks in the sport’s history when winning the Premier League ahead of much richer and more prestigious competition.
Some fans made small bets on the Foxes at the start of the season at 5,000-1 odds.
“In Italy it’s very difficult and improbable to repeat what Ranieri achieved. For now we’re happy with this current spell. We will try to keep imitating Leicester for as long as possible.”