Atalanta and Italy’s forward Gianluca Scamacca asserts that he has experienced personal growth under the tutelage of Gian Piero Gasperini. However, he maintains his stance that he would replicate his previous decisions in a match against Juventus.
Scamacca was fielded for the second consecutive time by Atalanta, this occasion during an away fixture in Serie A against Juventus. Despite his efforts, the former West Ham player failed to secure a goal. Notably, during the second half, he opted to attempt a shot from outside the penalty area instead of passing to his teammate Charles De Ketelaere.
During an interview with DAZN, Scamacca was queried about his decision-making in that instance, to which he promptly responded in the affirmative.
“I would probably do the same. A striker must shoot when he sees the goal,” he replied as quoted by Juventusnews24.com.
“Sometimes it enters the net. The fact is, when the mist descends and I put the ball on my right foot, I can see nothing else. If I had seen De Ketelaere, I would’ve passed it to him.”
Scamacca’s integration into Atalanta commenced last summer following his transfer from West Ham, where he has since showcased his prowess by netting eight goals across 29 appearances for the club this season. The Italian athlete expresses a sense of personal advancement attributed to his collaboration with Gasperini within the framework of Atalanta’s operations based in Bergamo.
“He hammers us every day. He knows his stuff and I feel I have made great steps forward,” he said.
“I can see it every day, in games and training sessions. I follow his tips.
“When I arrived [from West Ham], I was coming back from a meniscus injury. I worked hard, and I feel better physically now. I have improved and I’ll improve my shape with regular playing time.”
Scamacca, 25, is under contract at the Gewiss Stadium until June 2027.
In October of the preceding year, the individual in question achieved his inaugural and sole international goal for the Italian national football team during an away fixture versus England, held at Wembley Stadium.