“Scudetto? This is what we’re missing”

Rome: the words of Cristante

“A few years have passed, but I only have beautiful memories. I got there after two less than positive experiences and I went boom, with excellent results. Did I play more up front? It was Gasperini’s intuition, he has the experience and knowledge to make everyone perform to the best of their abilities. Gasperini at Atalanta and today? It’s no differentI found the same coach again: always excited, always knowing what and how to ask, with the same desire. Years have passed where he did very well in Bergamo, now he has brought us his knowledge in Rome. Gasperini excited? There will certainly be some emotion, nine years with great seasons, Champions League, a trophy. There will certainly be some emotion. Palladino? The team has remained the same, after many years with a coach there are difficulties at the beginning. But they are growing and playing at the levels Atalanta needs to be at: we have to stay focused. Direct clashes? We lacked details, we played excellent games but then we missed scoring or not conceding. Of the details in the areas, we are still missing that small step.”

RESULTS IN 2025 – “It means we are on the right track. The statistics don’t matter much because they are from two different championships, but it means that we have found continuity, that we are building something. We must continue like this in the next six months. We are working in the right way“. Then about a future from trainer: “Let’s play a little longer… then I don’t know, it could be, I’m not thinking about it. I still have a few years to think only about the field”.

SHIELD – “For the Scudetto there are better equipped teamswith larger roses, it’s hard to stay there. But as long as we’re there, we don’t throw anything away. What will I do New Year’s? Very calm at home with the kids, we’re playing on the 3rd so there’s not much to celebrate… National team playoffs? We know it’s fundamental, we need to go to the World Cup. The thought is always there, they are fundamental matches. Nothing, we just have to go to the World Cup.”