Gian Piero Gasperini spoke in his press conference on the eve of Hellas Verona-Atalanta, the 2020-2021 Serie A TIM matchday 28 fixture. “The growth Hellas have shown over the last few years has been remarkable. We know it is going to be a very tough game. Juric has done and is doing an extraordinary job at Verona, enhancing many players. Serie A is a very competitive league in every part of the table, every result it’s difficult to achieve. Our motivation is undoubtedly high, but eleven games are many. We try to stay in the group”. 

The trip to Verona arrives after exiting the Champions League. “We restart. There is only regret as we weren’t able to play the games we wanted. Incidents in these games are decisive. We go out of the competition with valuable experience and more confidence, knowing we can improve”.

The last thought was about Pessina and Toloi’s Italy call-up. “It’s a good result, we’re overjoyed. This is Toloi’s first call-up, he has had an extraordinary path”.