Gian Piero Gasperini's press conference ahead of Empoli v Atalanta

Gian Piero Gasperini spoke at the press conference held at the Centro Bortolotti ahead of Atalanta’s away game against Empoli. The 2024-2025 Serie A Enilive matchday 26 fixture is scheduled for Sunday 23 February at 18:00 CET at the Carlo Castellani-Computer Gross Atrena: "From now until the end of the season, I expect nothing less than our best, as always. There are 13 games left, and we need to believe in achieving what seems impossible. Earlier this week, President Percassi himself visited to praise the ream's efforts so far, rewarding the players even though we didn’t progress in the competition. He gave them words of encouragement and expressed his full confidence in them for the remainder of the season".

In addressing the Nerazzurri's upcoming opponents, coach Gasperini remarked: "Empoli are a strong side embroiled in a full-on contention to stave off relegation. Although they have hit a rough patch after sitting in a solid standing position for quite a while, they've always shown they can put up a good fight. I rest my case on the performance they showcased in the first leg where they matched our remarkable performance step for step, standing their ground in spades. Hence, I expect nothing short of a tough and closely contested match-up."