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Atalanta coach Gasperini warns AC Milan: We want second place

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini admits they're targeting second place.

La Dea will target rivals AC Milan for the runners up spot.

"Let's talk about the 65 points we did get rather than the six we didn't," said Gasperini ahead of meeting Bologna on Sunday.

“Both performances against Juventus and Roma were excellent, even though we only won one of them. Now we have to target second place and it is in our hands.

“I am talking about second place because it is mathematically possible. If you'd asked me at the start of the season, I would've said no. Up until two or three weeks ago, I'd have just talked about Europe. But if it's possible, why shouldn't we go for it?

“The team is in good shape, I have no doubts about that. It's our third game in eight days and Bologna are difficult opponents. It's an exciting league.

“I didn't see a lapse of concentration against Roma, we just made mistakes in front of goal. Some of those chances could've been scored by a kid or an amateur, but some things in football are inexplicable."

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