The words of the Nerazzurri coach after the match against Fiorentina: “The watershed match of the season was the knockout against Juventus”
The last post-match interview of Palladino in the season begins with a balance sheet: “Since I arrived here we have all rekindled the spirit of Atalanta. We started a journey that brought the team back to where it deserves, in Europe. We could have had a complicated season, but overall we must be happy with what we did.” explains the coach in the post-match of Fiorentina-Atalanta, which ended in a draw.
A comment on the Franchi match: “Losing would have been paradoxical, I think it was fairer to have won again. In the first half after half a shot it was unfair to be behind. With this match we closed an important journey: my players were great men.”
Another step back on the year just ended: “The watershed match for me was the one we lost against Juve; an undeserved defeat. But we still made a great climb, we remained competitive on three fronts. We wanted to return to Europe.”
On the future: “I have a very good relationship with the company. I want to thank them, they gave me the opportunity to coach a club in the Champions League. I have to say thanks to the Percassi family: I have a good relationship with them. I will hold onto the certificates of esteem from the fans and my boys. I want to thank them.”