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Gasperini Urges Youth Academies to Prioritize Skill Over Strength

5/21/2025

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Atalanta's coach Gian Piero Gasperini passionately condemned Italian youth academies for focusing too much on physical strength at the expense of technical skill. In a heartfelt address in Bergamo, he called for a transformative approach akin to Barcelona's, urging that young players be given the freedom to develop their talents without the pressure of immediate results.

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Atalanta's coach Gian Piero Gasperini passionately condemned Italian youth academies for focusing too much on physical strength at the expense of technical skill. In a heartfelt address in Bergamo, he called for a transformative approach akin to Barcelona's, urging that young players be given the freedom to develop their talents without the pressure of immediate results.