Davide Zappacosta commented on the performance of the Nerazzurri, who were defeated by Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium. It’s a setback that makes the team’s journey in the league even more complicated: “It wasn’t the usual Atalanta side”.

Davide Zappacosta, what happened today? It wasn’t the usual Atalanta side.

“No, unfortunately, it wasn’t the usual Atalanta side. We performed poorly with low intensity, lacking anger and personality. Naturally, when you lack these two-three aspects in football, it gets hard as no one gives anything away in Serie A”.

Exactly, no one gives anything away [in Serie A]. Now the race for top places has become even more complicated.

“Yes, I haven’t seen the other results yet because we must focus on ourselves. There are seven matches left to play [in Serie A]. Unfortunately, we have to change gear to improve our position in the league in this final part of the season, try to win as many matches as possible to stick to our goals”.

There’s surely an important match on Thursday. Shall we see another Atalanta side against Leipzig?

“Of course, it must be another Atalanta side because, as I’ve said before, we can’t lack intensity and personality. When you play without intensity and anger, it gets difficult to fight against any opponent. On the contrary, when you push hard, you’re able to play against anyone. I think these aspects have to be at the core of Thursday’s match”.