Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists he ‘joked’ about assembly Liverpool and Actual Madrid however admits the dynamic that led to Giorgio Scalvini’s harm was ‘not good.’
Atalanta misplaced the ultimate recreation of the season in opposition to Fiorentina and though it prevented La Dea from ending third, Gasp’s males nonetheless secured a Champions League placement.
Celebrations for the latest win within the Europa League Closing continued regardless of Sunday’s defeat, however Scalvini couldn’t be part of his teammates as he had suffered a knee harm within the remaining minutes of the sport.
Gasperini ‘joked’ about Liverpool and Actual Madrid however Scalvini harm ‘not good’
“We’re ready; he’s present process an MRI scan proper now,” Gasperini instructed DAZN, as quoted by TMW.
“We’ll know extra in a few hours. The dynamic will not be good, however I hope it’s not the cruciate ligament. We’ll heal him and he’ll come again stronger than earlier than.”
Scalvini was supposed to affix his Italy teammates in Coverciano tomorrow.
Gasperini has confirmed that he’ll stay accountable for La Dea subsequent season, however he’ll quickly sit down with membership administrators to debate a contract extension.
“It’s not a precedence. I have already got a contract and a powerful bond,” stated the coach.
“Now we have skilled unimaginable days and can take a brief vacation. It’s been robust, however we didn’t even really feel drained with these outcomes. We’ll begin enthusiastic about the subsequent season in just a few days, starting with a recreation on August 14.”
As Europa League winners, Atalanta will face Carlo Ancelotti’s Actual Madrid within the UEFA Tremendous Cup Closing on August 14. Gasp had joked that he needed to satisfy the Merengues just a few days in the past.
“I used to be simply joking, like with Liverpool. I make jokes, however then this stuff actually occur,” he stated.
The Atalanta boss had executed the identical after qualifying for the Europa League quarter-finals when he stated he needed to satisfy the Reds.
“I had been watching Actual Madrid even earlier than the outcome matured [in the Champions League Final],” he continued.
“Absolutely, we’ll give it some thought, will probably be a candy thought till August 14.”
What’s going to he demand from gamers on the primary day of pre-season?
“Don’t be fats,” he replied.
“Everybody can play soccer, besides those that are fats. They received’t have time [to put on weight] with the Euros and different issues. We’ll begin once more on July 10. Those that will play with the nationwide crew will get 20 extra days, which will likely be greater than deserved. Gamers will arrive at totally different instances, we’ll should adapt, however we’re prepared. There will likely be a need to begin once more.”
How will Atalanta enhance this summer season?
“The whole lot might be improved, even Madrid can enhance in the event that they add Mbappé,” argued Gasp.
“The important thing factor is to make gamers match collectively. We wish to enhance the crew. Opponents pays much more consideration to us so we should enhance.”
