JAKARTA - Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini called his team's potential opponent in the Champions League match tomorrow morning, Manchester United, as an under construction team, rather than Liverpool and Manchester City, which he said were more established and tough.
Atalanta lost 5-1 to City at the Etihad and drew 1-1 at home in the 2019-2020 Champions League season. Whereas last season, they lost 5-0 against Liverpool but won 2-0 at Anfield on the road that season.
This season, Gasperini's side came close to beating the Red Devils at Old Trafford after leading 2-0 at half-time but then lost 3-2.
However Gasperini considers Manchester United not as strong as Liverpool and Manchester City.
"When we met Liverpool and City, they were at the peak of their game. They are organized, solid and have a clear identity. For me, United is like an under construction team," the Atalanta coach said as quoted by Antara from the Italian Football page.
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"Even so, they have great potential, they are not consistent, but they are still a very strong team," continued Gasperini.
Gasperini doesn't want to judge Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's recent success in leading his team back after being thrashed 5-0 by Liverpool.
"Solskjaer was great last year even though United finished second. Manchester United have great potential, but they are not consistent. Nevertheless they will also achieve their target in the Premier League," said Gasperini.
Gasperini then discussed the threat that Cristiano Ronaldo could pose, who last season led Juventus to beat Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final.
"He is an incredibly great footballer, everyone knows. He is playing really well at Manchester United and he has given a lot to Serie A. the best player in Italy," said Gasperini.
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