Gian Piero Gasperini spoke on the eve of Atalanta-Torino: “We are playing a lot and well, putting in good performances and always proving to be in a good form. I am very satisfied with our latest performances, and with how the squad are interpreting this abnormal period, with games every three days. We have also been playing very challenging matches lately, from the one against Milan to Napoli, going through a double clash against Lazio. The guys are truly commendable”. 

Atalanta take on Torino before the double challenge against Napoli: “Wednesday’s second leg of the Coppa Italia undoubtedly becomes very important, as a final is up for grabs. However, we will try to do our best against Torino. There is always a reaction from the players when a team change coach. And Davide Nicola got important results both at Crotone and at Genoa, even when in difficulty. Right now, I see every team in the league play like it were the last 7-8 matches, with the same attention and determination. This was the situation at the final stage of the league in the past, this time it seems to be happening right now, perhaps because the table is short and we are playing so much”.