Atalanta obtained another key three points in their chase for a Champions League spot, defeating Genoa 2-1 in a challenging match. Qualification for Champions League is now just a few points away for Gasperini's squad, who spoke to Sky Sport after the victory.
"Now all of the matches are important, the math says that we're missing just a few points. As we get closer to the matches, any type of tension or worry disappears, we only want to play. Even today was a very difficult match, because it was the first we've played in the afternoon and some freshness was missing. But we improved in the second half and played a good match."
Gasperini also spoke on his future, which currently looks to remain nerazzurra: "What should another squad tell me to convince me to manage them? In this moment we're living something fantastic, I don't understand these discussions. I have a great relationship with the president, he knows my ideas and thoughts very well. Then I don't know if in the future Atalanta will reach the Champions League, Europa League or Coppa Italia, but it's the last thing on my mind at the moment. We're extremely concentrated to give satisfaction to the fans that are following us. They're incredible, for this we don't want to make a mistake."
"I've been coaching for many years, but the consecration that I'm getting in this moment is because I'm obtaining results, therefore the result matters. If results didn't come against Genoa, maybe I wouldn't be considered the way I am now. The result is important but so is the quality of play. If I have to make one comment on today's match, it's that we had the chance to close the match and instead we risked it. With a stunned opponent we needed to finish the match. Barrow? It's been an unlucky season for him. I hope that this goal means a lot to him, it sure did to us. What's the best improvement i brought to the squad? The best improvement they gave to me. On the pitch and with their qualities, you have the possibility to take advantage of their characteristics. Then they hide schemes, ideas that can bring results."
