Gian Piero Gasperini states Atalanta are gunning for Milan and second place as they take on Bologna tomorrow. ‘It is in our hands.’
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Gasp seemed irritated when it was pointed out Atalanta would be challenging for the Scudetto right now if they hadn’t fumbled points with wasted chances against Bologna, Torino and most recently Roma.
Gian Piero Gasperini states Atalanta are gunning for Milan and second place as they take on Bologna tomorrow. ‘It is in our hands.’
It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.
Gasp seemed irritated when it was pointed out Atalanta would be challenging for the Scudetto right now if they hadn’t fumbled points with wasted chances against Bologna, Torino and most recently Roma.
“Let’s talk about the 65 points we did get rather than the six we didn’t,” replied the coach in his press conference.
“Both performances against Juventus and Roma were excellent, even though we only won one of them. Now we have to target second place and it is in our hands.”
The final game of the season is a head-to-head with Milan in Bergamo.
“I am talking about second place because it is mathematically possible. If you’d asked me at the start of the season, I would’ve said no. Up until two or three weeks ago, I’d have just talked about Europe. But if it’s possible, why shouldn’t we go for it?
“The team is in good shape, I have no doubts about that. It’s our third game in eight days and Bologna are difficult opponents. It’s an exciting league.
“I didn’t see a lapse of concentration against Roma, we just made mistakes in front of goal. Some of those chances could’ve been scored by a kid or an amateur, but some things in football are inexplicable.”
Robin Gosens is suspended after his red card in the 1-1 draw with Roma, but Hans Hateboer is finally back in the squad following injury.
“Hateboer will be in the team, then we’ll see tomorrow if he can play or not. It was an injury to the bone, so we don’t think there’s the risk of a relapse.”