Atalanta Manager Raffaele Palladino on Pushing for European Qualification and Team Comeback
After securing a crucial victory over Verona, Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino shared his thoughts on the team's performance and upcoming challenges.

Following the victory over Verona, Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino spoke, beginning by saying: "I’m pleased with the win, but we gave Hellas Verona too much space and shouldn’t have done so. I’m pleased for the lads because they gave their all, despite tiring towards the end. We now need to recharge our batteries to keep believing in European qualification."He then went on to discuss the international fixtures: “First and foremost, we must hope that no one gets injured whilst on international duty. We have a lot of crucial matches coming up and we’ll have to give everything to win as many games as possible. We were thirteenth and managed this comeback. I want to thank Atalanta for giving their all.The returns of key players were also significant: “De Ketelaere, Raspadori and Ederson had a good game, but they need more playing time.” Defensively, however, there is complete satisfaction: “I’m happy we didn’t concede a goal; I congratulate the whole team.”He then went on to speak about the ceremony for Marten De Roon: “Marten has given so much to Atalanta and that love has been reciprocated. I told him to be proud of this achievement.”Finally, he concluded by emphasising that: “We have eight finals; we must push as hard as we can, without forgetting that we also have the Coppa Italia, where we want to go all the way. I’ll be asking a lot of the lads; if we have the right mindset, we can make history.”
Manager's Reflections on Verona Match
Following the win against Verona, Palladino expressed satisfaction but highlighted areas for improvement, emphasizing the need to maintain focus on the European qualification goal.
International Duty Concerns
Palladino stressed the importance of avoiding injuries during the international break, with a busy schedule ahead, aiming to build on the team's impressive comeback in the league standings.
Key Players' Contributions
The manager acknowledged the contributions of De Ketelaere, Raspadori, and Ederson while urging for more playing time to further strengthen their impact on the team.
Defensive Success and Team Unity
Palladino praised the team's defensive solidarity and congratulated the entire squad for their efforts in ensuring a clean sheet in the recent match.
Tribute to Marten De Roon
Reflecting on De Roon's dedication to Atalanta, Palladino highlighted the significance of the player's contributions and urged him to take pride in his achievements with the club.
Focus on Coming Challenges
With crucial matches ahead and aspirations in the Coppa Italia, Palladino emphasized the need for a strong mentality and team effort to overcome the obstacles and potentially make history for Atalanta.

