Ivan Juric, Atalanta technician, analyzed the match against Como in the post-match press conference
Croatian coach Ivan Juric spoke in the post game of the draw between Atalanta and Como. The protagonists Samardzic and Perrone with the two goals that delivered a point each to the Lombardy
Juric’s words
It was an intense and pleasant game to see. Did the light attack without a real first tip?
“Yes, I must say that the guys in front have done very well. We have created many situations, some really important. Lookman, Samardzic and Sulemana moved well, with quality and ideas. Too bad for some control or choice too much, but overall I liked the” light “attack very much. Ademola, in particular, still has huge growth margins: when it finds continuity and lucidity in front of the door, it will be devastating”.
Is there regret for not having brought home the three points?
“Yes, so much. Because we dominated, pressed high and put in difficulty a team that knows how to play like few others. Como is an organized formation and with great quality, but we have attacked them well, we did not make them breathe. The team has made a mistake some stops and some finish that generally manage to play our level. But we are growing: Ederson and Lookman are returning in shape and this is an important signal”.
Atalanta remains unbeaten after six days. What value does this data give?
“I prefer not to look too much at the ranking. It seems to me, indeed, that we lack points: I think of the game with Pisa, or today. We were penalized by episodes and a pinch of bad luck, as against Parma, where we immediately goals in the final ball in the final. I hope that in the future luck turns a little on our side, also because we deserve to win some more race”.
Now the stop arrives: how much will it be used to recover energy and injuries?
“A lot. Some will go to the national team, but for those who remain it will be a precious opportunity to work and improve the condition. After the Champions League, the energies were few, but the team reacted great. We have finished a very positive week with a high -level performance. The goal is now recovering players and introduce ourselves to the next cycle even stronger”.
Lookman to the second as a consecutive starter: what convinced him to relaunch him?
“His attitude. He returned with exemplary behavior, trains with intensity and put back into the group with enthusiasm. Today he played from first tip and I liked it a lot in the movements, in letting the team play and looking for the depth. He was missing only the goal, but everything else was perfect. He is a boy who gives so much even out of the field, a real professional. I am sure he will soon return to the difference.”