Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini played down speculation about a potential second-place finish in Serie A, emphasizing his confidence in the squad's quality. "Second place? I don’t know about that. I know we’re a good team," Gasperini said on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The Italian coach's comments came amid a strong run of form for Atalanta, who remain in contention for a top-four spot. Gasperini has consistently focused on performance rather than league position, a philosophy that has guided the club to consistent European qualification in recent seasons.
