Atalanta star Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez praised 17-year-old debutants Alessandro Bastoni and Filippo Melegoni.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini picked them both, born in 1999, to start the 1-0 victory over Sampdoria this evening.

“It’s a very important victory, especially as Milan and Lazio lost this weekend,” Gomez told Sky Sport Italia.

Atalanta star Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez praised 17-year-old debutants Alessandro Bastoni and Filippo Melegoni.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini picked them both, born in 1999, to start the 1-0 victory over Sampdoria this evening.

“It’s a very important victory, especially as Milan and Lazio lost this weekend,” Gomez told Sky Sport Italia.

“Samp caused us problems, but we put in a strong performance. We believe in our chances of qualifying for Europe. Our objectives have changed this season and we want something more than mere safety.”

Gomez always has a personalised captain’s armband for every game and this time it was about 1990s nostalgia – a nod to the teenage teammates?

“They are really good players and nice lads, really humble and eager to learn. They did very well today and have a great future ahead of them.”

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