Gian Piero Gasperini admits Atalanta were ‘lucky’ to get away with a 0-0 draw at Udinese, while Berat Djimsiti needed ten stitches following a head injury.
On a warm Dublin evening, Berat Djimsiti lived the dream of many a Bergamaschi by lifting the UEFA Cup aloft. When the Swiss national joined La Dea back in the 2015/16 season on a free transfer from FC Zürich, they were fighting relegation.
Berat Djimsiti joined Atalanta when they were ‘playing to avoid relegation’ and is now a Europa League winner, while Mario Pasalic feels it ‘makes up’ for losing three finals.
Watch as Atalanta lift the Europa League trophy to the sky, as captain on the night Berat Djimsiti hands it over to injured Marten de Roon to make history.
Berat Djimsiti will have the honour of leading Atalanta out for their Europa League final against the undefeated Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin on Wednesday night.
Atalanta defender Berat Djimsiti believes that Atalanta had one unfortunate moment against Liverpool in their Europa League quarter-final second leg on
Atalanta ruthlessly put Liverpool to the sword at Anfield last week with a deserved 3-0 victory, but Gian Piero Gasperini’s side then paid the price for four minutes of madness in their subsequent game.
Atalanta are yet to announce their matchday squad for the clash with AC Milan as there is a late fitness test for defender Berat Djimsiti, a report claims.