Gasperini denies Juve meeting
Gian Piero Gasperini was spotted having lunch with Juventus directors, but denies he is set to join the Old Lady.
The Genoa boss was reportedly seen eating in a restaurant with Bianconeri director of sport Alessio Secco this afternoon before the 1-1 draw in Bergamo.
“I don't know anything about Juve. The only thing on my mind is ending the season well with Genoa,” insisted the Coach.
It would be a return to Turin for Gasp, who worked as the youth team Coach at Juve for many years.
He is still in with a chance of taking Genoa to a top four finish, although today's draw against Atalanta sees them slip three points behind Fiorentina.
“Unfortunately we wasted a very important opportunity to stay close to Fiorentina. In the first half we struggled, above all thanks to Atalanta's performance, but we improved and if we had scored earlier then it would probably have gone differently.
“It was a decent performance, we were just lacking sharpness in the final ball. We were tired and this can be down to the fact we hadn't played during the afternoon for several weeks.”
Atalanta were leading for almost the entire match, but after Tiberio Guarente's red card they conceded a stoppage-time equaliser.
“Atalanta deserved the win today,” insisted Coach Gigi Del Neri. “The same is true of the last time these teams met.
“They did push, especially after the break, but we wasted too many chances. We wanted to win in order to prove we are still live and kicking.
“I have to erect a statue to my players for the sheer effort and intensity they put in today for 90 minutes, it's just a shame we conceded right at the death.”
Del Neri has already stated he will leave Atalanta at the end of the season to seek more prestigious challenges and has been linked with Udinese, Lazio and Genoa.
“When people talk about my future, there really is no news. Genoa have had a great campaign and I doubt they'll want to change their staff.”