Gasperini Confident in Atalanta’s Preparation for Europa League Final

Gian Piero Gasperini, the coach of Atalanta at 66, exudes confidence as his team gears up to face a formidable Bayer Leverkusen side in the Europa League final scheduled for Wednesday. Despite a recent setback in the Italian Cup final against Juventus, Gasperini remains resolute in his quest to clinch Atalanta’s first major trophy in 61 years, marking both his and the club’s debut in a European final.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Gasperini expressed his conviction that Atalanta is fully equipped both mentally and physically for the challenge ahead. “We believe that we have prepared everything we had to prepare so we are just eager to play,” he stated, emphasizing the team’s readiness on all fronts. According to Gasperini, Atalanta enters the final in optimal psychological and physical condition.

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Acknowledging Leverkusen’s impressive unbeaten streak across all competitions this season, Gasperini acknowledged the challenge posed by the Bundesliga champions, dubbed ‘Neverlusen’. Despite Leverkusen’s stellar season, Gasperini remains undaunted, highlighting the strength of Atalanta’s journey to the final and the belief instilled within the team.

While expressing disappointment over midfielder Marten de Roon’s absence due to a hamstring injury, Gasperini lauded De Roon’s contributions to Atalanta and his significance on the pitch. “He deserved a final. He’s given so much to Atalanta, I’m sorry to lose him for our most important match,” Gasperini remarked, underscoring the midfielder’s value to the team.

As Atalanta braces for the showdown against Leverkusen, Gasperini’s unwavering confidence and belief in his team’s preparation set the stage for an electrifying encounter in the Europa League final.