Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini made a bold declaration after his side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Juventus, promising to travel to Brazil and dance the samba if they secure their first-ever Serie A title. His team now faces a defining moment as they prepare to take on league leaders Inter Milan on Sunday, a match that could determine their championship ambitions.
Atalanta, currently three points behind Inter, will need to end their poor home form to stay in the race, having failed to score in their last two home matches despite excelling on the road.
Sunday’s fixture could also be one of Gasperini’s final major games in charge of Atalanta, as he has already confirmed he will not renew his contract beyond next year. Speculation suggests he might leave this summer, with Roma emerging as a potential destination.
Meanwhile, Inter enters the match in high spirits after defeating Feyenoord to reach the Champions League quarterfinals, though they remain without key player Federico Dimarco. Napoli, just a point behind Inter, will aim to reclaim the Serie A lead with a win against Venezia earlier in the day, hoping for an Atalanta victory over the reigning champions.
Juventus, meanwhile, continues to struggle after last weekend’s humiliating defeat to Atalanta, further fueling speculation about Thiago Motta’s future as head coach. With fans already frustrated by early exits from the Champions League and Coppa Italia, reports suggest Motta could be dismissed if Juve fails to win their upcoming match against Fiorentina. Italian media have linked former national team coach Roberto Mancini as a potential replacement, as Juventus remains in fourth place but faces mounting pressure to stabilize their season.
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