Gian Piero Gasperini admits Atalanta were ‘lucky’ to get away with a 0-0 draw at Udinese, while Berat Djimsiti needed ten stitches following a head injury.Lea Dea collected their second

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini had no complaints after their 0-0 draw with Udinese on Saturday. Gasperini admitted relief after the stalemate. “We faced a team that ran more than us,” Gasperini told DAZN.

Ademola Lookman failed to score as Atalanta once again dropped points in the Serie A title race against Udinese after a disappointing goalless draw.

Atalanta missed the chance to move provisionally top of Serie A on Saturday after being held to a goalless draw at Udinese which left them two points behind league leaders Napoli.Should two teams finish level on points at the top of Serie A come the end of the season they will face off in a single match to decide the destination of the Scudetto.

Saturday’s Serie A action gets underway at the Bluenergy Stadium as mid-table Udinese entertain Scudetto hopefuls Atalanta. Though 16 points separate the teams ahead of the kick-off, the Friulians can be a thorn in Atalanta’s side.

Atalanta were held 0-0 at Udinese in Serie A on Saturday. The Bergamo side recorded their second running draw, missing the opportunity to move level on points with leaders Napoli. Udinese are ninth in the serie A standings on 26 points.