Soccer-Atalanta must focus on qualifying for Europe says Gasperini

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Lecce v Atalanta - Stadio Via del mare, Lecce, Italy - November 9, 2022 Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini reacts REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

(Reuters) - Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini is targeting a return to European competition as his in-form Serie A side battle for a place in the top four this season.

Atalanta are sixth on 35 points after 19 games, three points behind AC Milan in second but 15 adrift of leaders Napoli before Gasperini's men host second-bottom Sampdoria on Saturday.