Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini expressed frustration over a critical error during the team’s 1-0 defeat to Lazio.
The mistake occurred in the 75th minute when Ademola Lookman was substituted out, a decision Gasperini claimed was not intended.
Cyber Reporters understands that instead, he had planned to substitute Brazilian defender Ederson, but a mix-up led to Lookman’s number being displayed on the electronic board.
The unplanned substitution proved costly, as Atalanta’s loss dealt a significant blow to their title ambitions.
The defeat dropped them to third place in the league table with 58 points from 31 games, 10 points behind leaders Inter Milan.
This margin has made it increasingly challenging for Atalanta to catch up and secure the top spot.
Gasperini in an interview after the match, saying, “There was a mistake. Only Retegui was supposed to come off.”
He added, “Unfortunately, there was a misunderstanding between ‘Ede’ [Ederson] and ‘Ade’ [Lookman], and we paid a high price for it.”
The mix-up has left Gasperini and Atalanta reeling, as they now face an uphill battle to regain their position in the title race.
