Gian Piero Gasperini has been discussing what has impressed him about Liverpool recently.
Tonight Liverpool take on a tough opponent in Atalanta, who will be looking to cause an upset, and who cannot be underestimated.
The Italian team is a good side, who knocked out Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP in the last round, and have players who can cause the Reds problems.
They will also have confidence to do get a result at Anfield based on their recent history.
The last time they travelled to Anfield, they secured a victory beating Liverpool 2-0 in the Champions League group-stages during the 2020/21 season.
Ahead of the game, the club’s manager Gian Piero Gasperini has spoken really highly of Liverpool and explained what has impressed him about Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Gian Piero Gasperini on what has impressed him about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp
Gasperini has been a stalwart at Atalanta and like Klopp he has become the face of the club over the last few years.
At Atalanta, he has created a unique style and has enjoyed a lot of success over the years.
Ahead of the game at Anfield tonight, he definitely showed respect to his opponents as well. Speaking in his press conference ahead of the game as per Mandiner, Gasperini heaped plenty of praise on Liverpool.
“Liverpool are very strong, they actually have great players in every position. Salah and Darwin Nunez in the forward line, Szoboszlai and Mac Allister in midfield, Van Dijk and Robertson in defense, and Kelleher in goal. Jürgen Klopp’s squad is extremely strong and his team is massive,” Gasperini said.
The Italian coach also highlighted the threat of Liverpool’s attack.
“Their attacks are life-threatening, I drew my players’ attention to this. The way the German coach put the team together is exemplary. There are still many players from the former championship team in the opposing squad, but since the gold medal, my colleague has integrated several young players very well into Liverpool. This is an example to follow.”
Gasperini also admitted he isn’t surprised by Liverpool’s success so far this season.
“There are no big coincidences in football, so it doesn’t surprise me that this team is fighting for the English league title again. I don’t know if he will win the Premier League, but I do know that he has a serious chance.”
When is the Liverpool vs Atalanta game tonight?
The game takes place 8pm GMT at Anfield tonight. It is the first leg of Liverpool’s quarter final against the Italian side in the Europa League.