‘Ilicic a champion – when he wants to be’
Gian Piero Gasperini admits he gets angry with Atalanta star Josip Ilicic because “he’s a great champion” but only “if he wants to be”. The Slovenian has three goals and…
Gian Piero Gasperini admits he gets angry with Atalanta star Josip Ilicic because “he’s a great champion” but only “if he wants to be”. The Slovenian has three goals and…
Josip Ilicic has put his health scare behind him and wants Atalanta to “continue this positive streak” against Inter. It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups…
Atalanta midfielder Josip Ilicic admits he thought a bacterial infection would kill him - “what happened to Davide Astori was in my mind for days”. The Slovenian was diagnosed with…
Atalanta star Josip Ilicic admits he “thought many times that I might have to give up football, especially when I was in hospital.” The Slovenia international spent most of the…
Gian Piero Gasperini believes Atalanta and Josip Ilicic were simply “lacking confidence” ahead of this two-round winning streak. The Slovenia international was out for months with a bacterial infection of…
Atalanta confirmed they are well and truly back in business after beating Parma 3-0, though it took an unlucky own goal to break the deadlock. Click here for the full…
Atalanta and Slovenia star Josip Ilicic confessed his mystery illness “changed me. I realised football isn’t everything in life.” It has never been entirely clarified what he was suffering from…
Gian Piero Gasperini apologised for ruining Giampiero Ventura’s Chievo debut, but Atalanta “needed this win too much.” The Orobici emerged 5-1 winners at the Bentegodi with a hat-trick for Josip…
Josip Ilicic relished a hat-trick and Atalanta rediscovered their scoring touch, but it was the worst possible debut for Giampiero Ventura in charge of 10-man Chievo. Click here for the…
Napoli forward Dries Mertens scored a stunner as Belgium drew 1-1 with the Netherlands, while Atalanta’s Josip Ilicic saw red for Slovenia. It was a mixed bag this evening for…
Gian Piero Gasperini loses Andrea Masiello to injury and warns Atalanta that today’s clash with Fiorentina is “a significant test.” It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click…
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini concedes a 0-0 first leg Europa League play-off result with Copenhagen is “not great, but not negative either.” The Orobici dominated the match and had…
Atalanta star Josip Ilicic has been released from hospital, but it’s unclear when he’ll be ready to play again. The Slovenia international creative midfielder has been in and out of…
Atalanta begin their Serie A campaign against Frosinone tomorrow, but Gian Piero Gasperini has one eye on the Europa League. It kicks off on Monday at 19.30 UK time (18.30…
Atalanta star Josip Ilicic is in hospital on a drip of antibiotics after an infection of his lymph nodes failed to clear up. The Slovenia international has been suffering from…
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi outlined his transfer strategy, keeping Gian Piero Gasperini and preparing for another European jaunt. The Orobici finished fourth last season and seventh this term, booking their…
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi admits Bryan Cristante could leave, but Inter target Josip Ilicic “will not be going anywhere.” The Orobici churn out new talent every year and still manage…
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi insists Inter target Josip Ilicic “is an unsellable player for us”. The Slovenian international has been linked with a move to the Beneamata, with some even…
Inter are reportedly closing in on a €15m deal to sign Atalanta attacker Josip Ilicic. According to Premium Sport, the transfer will also include two youngsters from Inter’s Primavera squad,…
Josip Ilicic is back in Atalanta training, having suffered a knee injury on Slovenia duty. The attacking midfielder has missed the last six games, having previously only missed three games…