Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed his frustration following a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to Napoli. In an interview with Sky after the match, he stated, “This is a defeat that we find hard to digest because of how we played the game, but this is football and it doesn’t take anything away from Napoli’s value.” He acknowledged that while his team has been performing well, the relentless schedule of playing every three days can impact their consistency.
Gasperini noted the quality of the match, saying, “We do not chase the result, especially after a game like this. We played with great quality against a strong team like Napoli. Now we will restart even stronger, already in the Champions League.” He emphasized that there is no time for regret and pointed out that luck was not on their side during key moments: “The episodes did not go our way. The mistakes made leading to the goals? I completely agree; we ruined the result and hope they serve as a lesson.”
On the topic of player transfers, Gasperini revealed that discussions with the club have been stagnant since August: “It’s been since August that we haven’t talked about the market with the club. Despite the injuries, we cannot keep buying new players.” His comments reflect a commitment to working with the current squad and addressing challenges internally.
