Atalanta are in and around the Serie A title race but speculation has been rife that manager Gian Piero Gasperini will leave the club at the end of the season. The Italian manager has been one of the

Atalanta's Serie A title ambitions had already vanished following their loss to Inter Milan earlier this month, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said after his side suffered another defeat when they were beaten 1-0 at Fiorentina on Sunday.

Historically, Palladino has struggled in his encounters against Gasperini, holding a negative record of 0-4 in direct confrontations. While these stats could weigh heavily on any coach, for Palladino,

Juventus have only recently appointed Igor Tudor as head coach, but several profiles are being linked with the job for next season, including Gian Piero Gasperini.

Gian Piero Gasperini has moved to assure Atalanta and their fans of his commitment. Off contract in June, the La Dea coach has talked up the prospect of moving to AS Roma in recent weeks. But speaking last night, Gasperini made clear he was keen to stay where he is.

Atalanta were not expected to start Mateo Retegui for the trip to Fiorentina, but Gian Piero Gasperini’s assistant explains why the Capocannoniere was risked. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT).

Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku scored first-half goals and Napoli beat visiting AC Milan 2-1 for a statement victory

Gian Piero Gasperini has fueled speculation of a possible appointment as the new Roma coach, while Thiago Motta and Maurizio Sarri have been mentioned as his possible replacements at

Atalanta are in and around the Serie A title race but speculation has been rife that manager Gian Piero Gasperini will leave the club at the end of the season. The Italian manager has been one of the best managers in the world and he has been the biggest reason in the success that the club from Bergamo have enjoyed in recent times.