Despite Atalanta’s impressive 4-0 away win against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, coach Gian Piero Gasperini displayed frustration at the post-match press conference. He became visibly angry and declined to respond to a question from a Sky Sport journalist regarding the team’s confidence levels.
Goals from Mateo Retegui, Marten De Roon, Davide Zappacosta, and Ademola Lookman secured a resounding victory for Atalanta in Turin. This defeat marked Juventus’s worst home loss in decades.
Despite widespread praise for Atalanta’s performance and their close proximity to the league leaders, Gasperini’s post-match demeanor was far from celebratory. He appeared agitated when faced with a question about the team’s morale following such a significant win.
Gasperini’s Refusal to Engage with Journalist’s Question
The Sky Sport reporter, Massimiliano Nebuloni, inquired about Gasperini’s assessment of the game and the impact of such a victory on the team’s self-belief. Gasperini abruptly cut him off, stating, “I have already made myself clear to you.” Following a moment of awkward silence, Gasperini dismissed the journalist entirely, saying, “Write what you want.”
The reason for Gasperini’s sharp reaction remains unclear. It’s noted that the same journalist, Nebuloni, had previously received a curt response from Atalanta player Ademola Lookman, who abruptly ended an interview after being questioned about team dynamics following a previous victory.