Gasperini: Atalanta Set for Crucial 2025 After Building Strong Foundation

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini believes the club has established a solid foundation in 2024 and is now focused on reinforcing the squad for continued success in 2025. Despite a late equalizer against Lazio ending their 11-game winning streak, Atalanta remains unbeaten in 13 consecutive Serie A matches.

Gasperini acknowledged the challenge posed by Lazio, praising both teams for an entertaining match. He noted Atalanta’s strong second-half performance, suggesting they could have won had they equalized earlier.

The draw keeps Atalanta at the top of the Serie A table as 2024 concludes, though their lead has narrowed to just one point over Inter Milan, who have a game in hand. Napoli could potentially join Atalanta at the summit with a win against Venezia.

Reflecting on 2024, Gasperini described it as an “extraordinary” year for Atalanta, highlighting their Europa League victory and Coppa Italia final appearance. However, he emphasized that his ambition is to continue improving rather than regressing.

Despite losing key player Teun Koopmeiners and facing a long-term injury to Gianluca Scamacca, Gasperini believes Atalanta’s squad remains competitive across multiple competitions. He noted Juan Cuadrado’s progress in training and potential impact on the team.

Looking ahead to the January transfer window, Gasperini hinted at the need for additional signings, particularly in attack. He stated that the club is aware of their intention to remain competitive and that they “did not complete the squad in August.” The manager expressed optimism about potential reinforcements, concluding, “We’ll see what happens and are enjoying this situation.”