Atalanta's technical director, Gian Piero Gasperini, appeared in important press statements before facing Inter Milan tomorrow, in the semi-finals of the Italian Super Cup.

Gasperini said: “The Super Cup match will be unusual. We are going through a positive moment in the league, but this match requires a different perspective from us. It is a 90-minute match, and if we lose we will leave the tournament, so we must be fully prepared.” Our focus from the beginning.”

He added: “Inter is the strongest team in the last three years, and although the last two matches against them were very difficult, the challenge before them will remain great. We must avoid conceding goals in the beginning, because Inter becomes an irreplaceable opponent if they advance in the score.”

Gasperini indicated his pride in Atalanta’s European journey in recent years, saying: “Atalanta is the team The only Italian to have achieved success in Europe recently. Our path in the European League was very special, and our victory there was a source of pride for everyone in the club.”

Regarding the confrontation in Riyadh, Gasperini stressed: “We were surprised by the extent of the modern city’s development, but playing away from our homeland and without our fans would be strange. However, we are ready for the challenge. The Super Cup is not only an opportunity for the title, but also to test the extent of our ability to compete in the future, especially in light of the upcoming matches in the league.” Against teams Such as Juventus and Napoli.”

As for the lineup, Gasperini confirmed that he had not decided on the inclusion of Nicolo Zaniolo in the starting lineup: “We still have many options, such as Brescianini.” , Samardzic, and Scalvini, we have to be prepared for all possibilities to face the big teams in the league.”

Gasperini concluded his statements by emphasizing that Atalanta continues to strive to achieve more. Successes: “We have reached three finals in 2024, the Italian Cup, the European League, and the European Super Cup. These matches mean a lot to us because they place Atalanta in a great position on the European scene, and we aspire to achieve victory and add more titles to the club’s coffers.”