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Percassi: ‘Atalanta have nice religion in Juric, we’re a household’

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Atalanta director Luca Percassi insists that the membership have ‘nice religion’ in head coach Ivan Juric, and has shared his recollections of the final time La Dea performed away towards Marseille in Europe forward of the assembly of the 2 sides within the on Wednesday night time.

It kicks off on the Stade Velodrome at 20.00 GMT.

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Percassi: ‘Atalanta have nice religion in Juric’

CREMONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Ivan Juric, Head Coach of Atalanta appears to be like on throughout the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 25, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Pictures)

Atalanta final performed on the Stade Velodrome on their technique to successful the Europa League in 2023-24. La Dea beat Marseille 3-1 on mixture over two legs of the semi-final, which included .

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“I bear in mind a unbelievable stadium, it was a extremely robust draw, nevertheless it allowed us to play the second leg at residence in the most effective place. Being on this stadium makes you realise the fantastic thing about soccer,” Percassi informed Sky Sport Italia forward of kick-off on Wednesday.

There are reviews that Juric may very well be in hassle after a collection of disappointing outcomes, together with a run of 5 consecutive Serie A attracts till Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Udinese.

Within the Champions League, they misplaced 4-0 to PSG and beat Membership Brugge 2-1, however wasted so many scoring alternatives in a disappointing 0-0 towards Slavia Prague.

“Each sport is vital, we’re firstly of a brand new period, however we’ve got nice religion within the coach and our squad, above all we all know how clever our followers are in supporting Atalanta throughout this era. That is what stands Atalanta aside, because the followers have all the time supported us throughout robust occasions, and we proceed with that assure.

BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Head coach of Atalanta BC Ivan Juric throughout the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Como 1907 at Gewiss Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)

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“We’re a household, it’s our behavior earlier than video games for my father to return to Zingonia. Individuals speak about it being a destructive interval, however Atalanta misplaced just one sport in 10 Serie A rounds. We don’t have the factors that we deserved, so clearly are usually not too proud of the outcomes, however the performances warranted extra.

“We should hold our stability and never lose sight of our actuality.”

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Percassi: ‘Atalanta didn’t deserve’ Koopmeiners rejection

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Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi feels Teun Koopmeiners can not count on a heat welcome when he returns to Bergamo representing Juventus. ‘It resulted in a approach we didn’t deserve.’

It kicks off on the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo at 19.45 GMT.

These Week 19 fixtures have been rescheduled for the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh, the place each Atalanta and Juve misplaced the semi-finals to Inter and Milan respectively.

“These are extraordinary fixtures made much more so by having the ability to play in a packed stadium that has simply been accomplished. We’re very proud,”

Koopmeiners returns to face Atalanta for first timeAtalanta BC fans in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Inevitably, there’s going to be some pressure and jeers from the house followers in direction of Koopmeiners, who , refusing to take part within the European Tremendous Cup in opposition to Actual Madrid.

“Our time with Koop was very constructive and it resulted in a approach that Atalanta actually didn’t deserve,” added the director.

“He’s a proficient participant and can give an necessary contribution to Juventus each within the current and future, I’m certain.”

The Percassi household has a protracted historical past with Atalanta, each as gamers and now as co-owners with Stephan Pagliuca.

Did they count on such a profitable run of outcomes when taking over a membership that famously moved between Serie A and B?

“Actually, no. What we did do from the primary day was give coronary heart and soul to this membership. On the planet of sport, you need to take it one recreation at a time.”

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Percassi: ‘Atalanta and Gasperini created distinctive synergy’

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Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi admits they’ve created a ‘moderately distinctive synergy’ with coach Gian Piero Gasperini that has taken them each to ‘success they by no means achieved earlier than.’

The match with Empoli kicks off on the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo at 17.00 GMT.

La Dea are on a membership document run of 10 consecutive league victories, and in addition crushed Serie B aspect Cesena 6-1 within the Coppa Italia midweek after resting a number of prime stars.

They know that with Napoli profitable yesterday, they want all three factors right here to .

“There are groups who preserve profitable, so with the intention to preserve sustaining our present place, it doesn’t matter if we play earlier than or after,”

“There’s a lengthy option to go, we simply must preserve going and selecting up factors.”

Atalanta look to future with GasperiniBERGAMO, ITALY - DECEMBER 10: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio di Bergamo on December 10, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Gasperini has been with Atalanta for nearly a decade, so what is going to the membership appear to be when their coach is not on the helm?

“We wish to deal with the current, whereas the long run is a great distance away and we’ll see what occurs. What we will say is {that a} moderately distinctive synergy has been created between Atalanta and Gasperini, permitting each the membership and the coach to realize success they by no means skilled earlier than.

“All of that is achieved by taking it in the future at a time, persevering with to construct with nice humility. The membership is rising, additionally because of the investments from Stephen Pagliuca and Antonio Percassi.

“There are various elements that permit us to see the extent Atalanta are at proper now.”

Amongst them, the relative calm of a metropolis like Bergamo additionally helps gamers to really feel relaxed and resist the strain they may get elsewhere.

A latest ballot discovered that Bergamo is the very best place to stay in all of Italy.

“I’m from Bergamo, so I do know it’s a small metropolis, however a well-looked-after and exquisite one,” added Percassi.

“We’ve seen it from the gamers who even after leaving the membership, return right here to make their dwelling.”

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Percassi: ‘Atalanta ambition is to not have any regrets’

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Atalanta director Luca Percassi discusses their ‘ambition’ for this season, as a victory in opposition to Roma would put them clear in second place.

It kicks off at at 19.45 GMT.

La Dea have received their final seven Serie A matches and due to this fact have the chance to surge clear in second place this night with a victory.

It is because Lazio misplaced to Parma, whereas the Fiorentina-Inter recreation was deserted following the medical emergency for Edoardo Bove, so they’re the one facet who can sustain with leaders Napoli.

“The Atalanta household want Bove a speedy restoration and hope to see him once more on the pitch quickly,”

Atalanta aiming excessive this seasonepa11706157 Ademola Lookman (3-R) of Atalanta scores the opening goal against goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel (2-L) of Stuttgart during the UEFA Champions League match between VfB Stuttgart and Atalanta BC, in Stuttgart, Germany, 06 November 2024. EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK

“Our ambition is to provide our greatest in each match and never have any regrets. We all know they’re all troublesome, however we are going to play our soccer.

“Consistency is key within the progress technique of a group when it desires to realize sure outcomes. We’re properly conscious that there are sides on the market higher geared up, it’s a sophisticated league.”

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini is within the stands starting his two-match touchline ban for dissent, so may also be watching from afar subsequent week within the showdown with Milan.

Atalanta additionally flattened Younger Boys 6-1 in Switzerland for the Champions League on Tuesday, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring two and offering three assists, whereas Ederson returns from suspension.

Mateo Retegui was introduced in over the summer time simply 48 hours after the knee harm to Gianluca Scamacca, however has been a revelation and is Capocannoniere in Serie A with 12 objectives to this point this season.

“Thankfully, Mateo arrived in a short time. We had appreciated him as an opponent, but additionally when he was nonetheless enjoying in Argentina,” revealed Percassi.

“His eye for objective had impressed us and it all the time requires a little bit of luck to shut these offers so quick. We hope Scamacca can return as quickly as doable, however now we have in any case introduced in a participant with the battling spirit of Atalanta.”

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Percassi: ‘Atalanta at all times play our soccer’

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Atalanta director Luca Percassi shouldn’t be involved by the shock choice to depart Capocannoniere Mateo Retegui on the bench in opposition to Napoli. ‘We are going to attempt to play our soccer, as we at all times do.’

It kicks off on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 11.30 GMT.

“It’s going to be a really tough match in opposition to the highest of the category, however we are going to attempt to play our soccer, as we at all times do,”

La Dea have turn out to be a powerhouse of Italian and European soccer over the previous few years underneath Gian Piero Gasperini, repeatedly renewing the squad regardless of growing after which promoting large names.

“We at all times tried through the years to make up for gross sales with large investments, there’s additionally laborious work from the coach and workers. Now we have a system at Atalanta that helps gamers to settle in and be a part of a well-drilled outfit.”

Atalanta shock Napoliepa11643966 Atalanta's Mateo Retegui celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and Genoa CFC, in Bergamo, Italy, 05 October 2024. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

Their greatest signing of the summer season was Retegui, who’s high scorer in Serie A with 10 targets, however he’s to start with on the Stadio Maradona.

It’s a choice from Gasperini to shock the strong Napoli defence and supply few reference factors with the trident assault.

“Video games final 90 minutes, in order at all times the coach will attempt to use all his gamers to get the very best out of this match and the substitutes might properly be decisive this afternoon.”

Luca Percassi and his father Antonio have been the best stewards for Atalanta, having performed for his or her hometown membership earlier than changing into administrators, then sharing possession with American investor Stephen Pagliuca.

“As a household, my father and I each grew up within the Atalanta youth academy, so this membership is a part of our lives and household from the beginning. We’re additionally now supported by the Pagliuca household, however we’re from Bergamo, we look after Atalanta like a toddler. We attempt to construct one thing that can final through the years.”

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