The words of coach Thiago Motta after the challenge against Atalanta, ended 1-3 on the 'Picco' ground.
"The applause given to the crowd at the end of the match is well deserved, once again they supported the boys to the maximum. The team always gives its best when it takes the field, and the fans feel this, we can only thank them for their constant support.
Injuries happen, they are part of football, it is a pity but it cannot be an excuse, because we have players who are just as well prepared to take over and do well. The thing that affects these games is being able to keep the level high for 90'. It is a defeat that we have to digest as soon as possible and focus immediately on the next game.
I don't have any feedback on the injured players yet, but I'm convinced that in one way or another they will all be there until the end: we have shown all year that we are a united group and we will do it again.
I don't want to comment on refereeing decisions, it's not up to me to do so. I'm convinced that soccer lives on episodes, but I have nothing else to add.
I have enormous respect for Gasperini, he has helped me a lot to improve both as a player and as a person and I have great admiration for him.
Atalanta is a team that brings a lot of men forward to attack and create numerical superiority. The choices I've made are choices of strategy that we study during the week, but the fundamental thing is the mentality with which we prepare every game week after week.
Fear does not exist for us, we will overcome all the difficulties we encounter. We are a team that has shown great courage and great respect for this sport, and we will fight day after day to face Udinese in the best possible way and reach our goal.
I think we played a very good game against a team that is not easy to face. Atalanta has quality, and physicality, they attack with many men. We tried to stay compact and united throughout the match, I think we didn't miss anything, we have always given our best and we always will. I'm sorry for the result, but we have to look ahead and focus on our goal.
The salvation quota? I don't want to do the math, for me what counts is our daily work. And that's what we're all focused on right now."
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