Raffaele Palladino noticed the form of ‘maturity’ he was on the lookout for in , and admits they ‘wished Giacomo Raspadori in any respect prices.’
La Dea have been feeling assured after final week’s 3-0 Coppa Italia quarter-final victory over Juventus, however knew that they had struggled in opposition to the newly-promoted golf equipment in Serie A.
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That problem was resolved this night because of targets from Nikola Krstovic and Davide Zappacosta, though it was as soon as once more a tense finale regardless of their general domination, when Morten Thorsby received one again late on.
Palladino sees Atalanta progress
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 09: Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his sides first purpose in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Cremonese at Gewiss Stadium on February 09, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“It was an necessary response from the squad, together with those that haven’t performed as a lot, like Mario Pasalic, and Lazar Samardzic, who needed to step in on the final second,”
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The late change was as a result of with a knee problem, having already misplaced Gianluca Scamacca earlier within the day.
Marten de Roon and Trustworthy Ahanor have been additionally suspended, additional limiting the choices accessible.
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 09: Lazar Samardzic of Atalanta BC reacts in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Cremonese at Gewiss Stadium on February 09, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“Sead Kolasinac hadn’t began for some time both, Krstovic had a terrific efficiency, so all of them had the appropriate spirit right now. I like that whoever performs, they step up and provides the perfect of their skills.
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“They provide their all and sweat for the jersey. That have to be the spirit of this crew, it’s what our followers have to see.”
When Palladino took the job from Ivan Juric, Atalanta have been in thirteenth place and only one level forward of Cremonese, however the state of affairs has been reworked they usually certified for the Coppa Italia semi-final, and the Champions League play-offs too.
“We’re pleased and proud, however should additionally keep in mind we’ve achieved nothing but, as a result of we’re nonetheless lagging behind within the Serie A desk,” warned the coach.
“I stated this recreation can be a check of our maturity, and I noticed a really mature crew.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 09: Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta BC celebrates together with his crew after scoring his sides first purpose in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Cremonese at Gewiss Stadium on February 09, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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The arrival of Raspadori from Atletico Madrid within the January switch window, with Ademola Lookman going the opposite method, additionally added a distinct dimension to the Atalanta assault.
“Jack is a participant we wished in any respect prices,” defined Palladino.
“The membership did rather well to make him perceive this was the appropriate challenge for him. He’s younger, Italian, and a winner, so he introduced the appropriate mentality and settled in right away. He’s received to play as a lot as doable to search out his finest kind, as he’s nonetheless missing a little bit of sharpness, however I’m very pleased with what he’s doing.”