Gasperini

A comparison with Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland has even been drawn, as Gasperini has tipped the forward to have a 'great' career.

And Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini admits the club would not stand in his way if a ‘huge’ offer arrives this summer.

His quality has continued to thrill Gasperini, who recently praised the scouting team that signed the Super Eagles striker from Leicester this season.

Atalanta had lost all three of their previous finals under Gasperini, most recently in last week’s Coppa Italia defeat to Juventus.

The 27-year-old provided an assist in Gian Piero Gasperini’s side 1-1 draw with Lazio on Saturday night.

Atalanta boss Gianpiero Gasperini claims he caught Covid-19 AFTER his team's Champions League clash against Valencia – which was dubbed the 'coronavirus timebomb'.

His team won that game 4-3 - but Gasperini admitted to feeling ill as he sat on the bench.

Gian Piero Gasperini's side put the result beyond doubt before halftime thanks to two goals from Alejandro Gomez and strikes from Robin Gosens and Duvan Zapata, while Gregoire Defrel netted a consolation for the visitors after the break.

There is so much confusion nowadays on handball,” said Gasperini.