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Atalanta coach Gasperini: Champions League qualification within reach

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini feels Champions League qualification is within reach after victory over Torino.

Atalanta are now just two points away from fourth place.

“There is no limit, but I fear this sort of reasoning risks leaving people frustrated and disappointed," Gasperini told Sky Sport Italia.

“There are very few teams who can win the Scudetto or the Champions League. I think it is better to keep up a good average and impress without trying to be top of the class, otherwise we risk being unhappy at all times."

He also said: “It was not easy, because Torino are a difficult side to face. It was not a great performance from us, but we allowed Torino very little and only conceded on a deflected effort. What we did do was react well and this extraordinary goal from Duvan gives us three fundamental points," Gasperini told Sky Sport Italia.

“Now we have the opportunity to take our chances with most of the remaining games on home turf. This is Week 32, we've been in and around the European places since the start of the season, it is still wide open and nothing is decided.

“Our first objective is to catch one of the teams ahead of us, then we'll see. It is going to be a completely different match against Spezia, as they are in an increasingly desperate situation and that gives them a particular motivation."

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