Atalanta slipped to a dismal 2-0 house loss to runaway Serie A leaders Inter on Sunday night time, maybe waving goodbye to their Scudetto hopes. Gian Piero Gasperini’s fees prolonged their dreadful shedding run in opposition to the Nerazzurri to eight consecutive matches.
Contemporary off a shocking 4-0 win in opposition to Juventus in Turin, Atalanta headed into proceedings looking for revenge for an equivalent loss in September’s reverse fixture on the San Siro. With three factors separating the perimeters earlier than the kick-off, La Dea had a golden alternative to consolidate their title hopes.
Nevertheless, the sport didn’t begin effectively for Atalanta as Inter practically took an early lead by Marcus Thuram. The publish saved Gasperini’s facet on that event. The hosts then tried to answer by Mario Pasalic. But, Yann Sommer pulled off an enormous save to disclaim his free header halfway by the primary half.
Carlos Augusto opened the floodgates in the beginning of the second half. Atalanta poorly defended the nook, leaving the Brazilian wingback unmarked across the six-yard field, and there was no salvation this time. Ederson shot his crew within the foot towards the ultimate whistle, choosing up a purple card after shedding his mood.
Inter shortly seized a numerical benefit, with Lautaro Martinez beating Marco Carnesecchi from point-blank to substantiate Atalanta’s third house league loss this season. Because of this, La Dea will enter the worldwide break six factors adrift of the table-topping Nerazzurri.
Atalanta (3-4-2-1)
Marco Carnesecchi – 6
There was nothing he may’ve completed for the primary purpose. However he made an exceptional save to thwart Davide Frattesi late within the recreation to forestall one other fiasco.
Sead Kolasinac – 6
It felt like Augusto slipped his mark to interrupt the impasse. In any other case, the Bosnian veteran did effectively, by no means working away from a bodily battle with Thuram.
Isak Hien – 6.5
The Swedish star had Lautaro’s quantity for a lot of the recreation earlier than Atalanta’s late collapse clipped his wings.
Berat Djimsiti – 6
Usually outpaced by Augusto, the Albanian defender had an underwhelming night time, although he appeared calm and picked up in possession.
Raoul Bellanova – 5.5
Regardless of venturing ahead on any given alternative, the Italian wingback’s crosses had been typically terrible and effectively off the mark.
Marten de Roon – 6
Whereas the Atalanta captain held up his finish of the cut price in protection, he did subsequent to nothing within the opposition’s third, ceaselessly struggling to make the suitable resolution.
Ederson – 3
Frustration over a subpar efficiency boiled over on the closing stretch as he blacked out for 60 seconds, sufficient for Davide Massa to provide him marching orders.
Davide Zappacosta – 5.5
He tried to be the purpose of distinction on the left flank however to no avail. Denzel Dumfries’ power and tempo proved an excessive amount of for the growing old wingback.
Mario Pasalic – 6.5
His header was the closest Atalanta received to discovering the online tonight.
Ademola Lookman – 6
Filled with making an attempt, the Nigerian winger discovered little house to check Yann Sommer. Benjamin Pavard guarded him effectively.
Mateo Retegui – 4
A forgettable night time for Serie A’s main goalscorer noticed Inter hold the Italy worldwide minimize off from the remainder of the pack all recreation.
Substitutes
Matteo Ruggeri – 6
Charles De Ketelaere – 5.5
Daniel Maldini – 6