Fonseca complains to the referees after the defeat, Atalanta coach: Don't make this victory dirty

2024-12-07 14:37:00, Sport CNA

Fonseca complains to the referees after the defeat, Atalanta coach: Don't

Atalanta continue to shine in Serie A, recording a ninth consecutive victory in the championship. The team from Bergamo defeated Milan with the result 2-1 in a very important match for both sides. After a balanced first half, Atalanta dominated the second half, securing a deserved victory that takes them to the top of the table with 34 points, four more than their followers.

However, the match was not without controversy. After its conclusion, Milan's coach, Paulo Fonseca, burst into accusations against the referee, stressing that Atalanta's first goal was invalid. He expressed his displeasure with the way his team has been treated by referees this season.

"I have always been silent, even when others have spoken. However, it is impossible to remain silent when you watch Atalanta's first goal. There is no doubt about that episode, it should have been cancelled. I know being a referee is a tough job, but I'm tired of seeing the same things over and over again. No respect for us.

I'm not afraid to tell the truth. I have always respected the work of the referees, but every week the same thing happens. There is always a lack of respect for Milan. We start the match with a goal that should have been canceled and that changed the match," declared Fonseca.

On the other hand, the coach of Atalanta, Gasperini expressed his enthusiasm for the excellent series of results, describing the victory as a well-deserved success. As for the controversies, he emphasized that it is a match that should not be made dirty.

"9 wins in a row is a great streak. It is difficult to achieve in a championship like Serie A. We achieved it in an absolutely deserved way. In terms of numbers, we were superior. We never indulged, never tried to waste time. It's not a match that can get dirty. Atalanta deserved the win.

We cannot talk about the championship title. The fans are chanting for the title, because Atalanta have never been at this point in December. Let them sing, now it's an explosion of joy, which we may never think about again", said Gasperini.

After this defeat, Milan remains in seventh place with 22 points, while Atalanta leads the championship, aiming to continue the excellent form in the coming weeks.