Coach Edy Reja says Atalanta were in 'a bad condition' but defeated Milan by 'finding our confidence'.
The Dea pulled off an unexpected victory against the Diavolo that propelled them a solid eight points up from the relegation zone.
“After the win against Bologna we were all mentally conditioned and in trouble,” he told the Press after the game. “We found our confidence and once again we showed some good things.
“We were attacking more often. Milan did well in the first half, but in the second we dominated.
Coach Edy Reja says Atalanta were in 'a bad condition' but defeated Milan by 'finding our confidence'.
The Dea pulled off an unexpected victory against the Diavolo that propelled them a solid eight points up from the relegation zone.
“After the win against Bologna we were all mentally conditioned and in trouble,” he told the Press after the game. “We found our confidence and once again we showed some good things.
“We were attacking more often. Milan did well in the first half, but in the second we dominated.
“We're pleased, these three points give us greater calm.”
Mauricio Pinilla's goal was the highlight of the evening, as it came from a rare overhead kick.
“This week I saw him attempting some overhead shots, which come natural to him.
“Cesare Maldini? He was a great man, very serious and elegant. He was the best libero of that period. I knew him in person and he was an extraordinary person.”