In the post-match interview after Atalanta U23s’ 3-0 win over Pergolettese coach Francesco Modesto released the following statements: “The team’s growth is conspicuous, with each and every single player improving day in and day out; there’s no better prize for our work. Positive outcomes also help bolster your drive to push harder and harder in order to strive for even better results. The lads’ display tonight was truly remarkable as they showed an even greater intensity compared to many of our previous matches”.

“I know Pergolettese’s playing style very well – the black-and-blue coach went on – thanks to their solid sense of identity, they are more than capable of putting forward a solid playing style. We did well to catch them unaware with our stifling pressing, which was conducive to the opposing goalkeeper’s slip-up. I also second the approach we showed after scoring the third goal: especially how we selflessly endured and put into play that competitive malice that allowed us to claim a clean sheet.”