Serie A 2018-19 Review: Atalanta
Atalanta made history this year, as Gian Piero Gasperini captivated the world with his attractive attacking football, writes Sam Wilson. You can read the full club analysis as part of…
Atalanta made history this year, as Gian Piero Gasperini captivated the world with his attractive attacking football, writes Sam Wilson. You can read the full club analysis as part of…
“There are two things that annoy me in this sport: warming up and hearing about Fantasy Football,” said Atalanta star Josip Ilicic. The 31-year-old has had an impressive season, helping…
Napoli have reportedly agreed personal terms with Atalanta forward Josip Ilicic. According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, Ilicic is Carlo Ancelotti’s ‘first objective’ for the summer and has already negotiated…
Gian Piero Gasperini understands why some consider Atalanta the Coppa Italia favourites against Lazio tomorrow. “We have the mentality.” The Final kicks off in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday at…
Lazio pick Felipe Caicedo with Ciro Immobile, while Josip Ilicic starts for Atalanta in this showdown for fourth place. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 14.00 UK time…
Roma have reportedly made an offer for Atalanta’s Slovenia international Josip Ilicic, but are unwilling to meet the €50m asking price. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Giallorossi see Ilicic as the…
Josip Ilicic warns Atalanta “are giving nothing up. As we’re up there, we want to win it all” in Serie A and the Coppa Italia after beating Napoli. It was…
Gian Piero Gasperini hints at a complete tactical revamp in the absence of Duvan Zapata, as Atalanta visit Inter in a top four showdown. It kicks off on Sunday at…
Atalanta took just 15 minutes to tear Bologna apart, including a Josip Ilicic brace, and this 4-1 win puts them within a point of fourth-placed Milan. It also sends Bologna…
Atalanta are the first Serie A side to score four goals in the opening 15 minutes for 87 years! The Orobici ran riot against Bologna with a Josip Ilicic brace,…
Atalanta’s CEO has insisted that Gian Piero Gasperini and Josip Ilicic will not be leaving the club this summer. Gasperini has been increasingly linked with the Roma vacancy in recent…
Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Duvan Zapata, Gianluca Mancini and Timothy Castagne could all leave this summer. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Duvan Zapata,…
Gian Piero Gasperini asked Atalanta to forget about their Juventus triumph and focus on Cagliari, but there are doubts over Josip Ilicic. It kicks off on Monday at 20.00 GMT,…
Gian Piero Gasperini notes “it took a great Atalanta to get this back on track” after their “rollercoaster” 3-3 draw with Roma. The Orobici were 3-0 down on home turf,…
Gian Piero Gasperini revealed the secret to handling Josip Ilicic after Atalanta scored six away goals for the first time since 1949. The Orobici thrashed Sassuolo 6-2 at the Mapei…
Josip Ilicic came off the bench to bag a hat-trick, as Atalanta emerged 6-2 winners against Sassuolo and there could’ve been even more goals. Click here for the full match…
Coach Cesare Prandelli wants Genoa to "build on the victory" against Atalanta and Ionut Radu’s penalty save “changed the match.” The former Italy CT finally took home three points, after…
Atalanta will appeal against the two game ban handed out to Josip Ilicic after his red card against Empoli. The Slovenian playmaker was sent off in the 3-2 defeat, and…
Atalanta’s Josip Ilicic has been given a two-match ban, while Juventus, Udinese and Roma were fined for anti-Neapolitan chants. The Serie A disciplinary commission announced Ilicic will be suspended for…
Gian Piero Gasperini blasted Atalanta and Josip Ilicic for lacking “intelligence” and criticised excessive expectations after the 3-2 defeat to Empoli. The Orobici had won five in a row, including…