De Ketelaere: Atalanta Shows Strong Character in 3-2 Win

Charles De Ketelaere expressed his satisfaction with both his physical and mental state following his two-goal performance that secured Atalanta’s 11th consecutive victory. The team thrilled fans with an exciting 3-2 win at the Gewiss Stadium.

The match saw several lead changes, with Empoli striking first through Lorenzo Colombo. Atalanta responded with goals from Ademola Lookman and De Ketelaere. After Sebastiano Esposito equalized from a contentious penalty, De Ketelaere sealed the win with a brilliant solo effort in the 86th minute.

“It was a challenging match against a formidable Empoli side,” De Ketelaere told reporters. “We faced some difficulties but showed great resilience by responding to each setback. Our ability to quickly regain control of the game demonstrates the strength of our team.”

De Ketelaere, who struggled at AC Milan, has flourished at Atalanta this season, contributing 10 goals and 9 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions. “I’m feeling great, both physically and mentally,” he said. “I believe we can still improve as a team, and I’m pleased to have played a key role in today’s victory.”

This win extends Atalanta’s impressive run and puts them at the top of the Serie A table for Christmas 2024. However, De Ketelaere remains grounded: “We’re happy with our current position, but we’re aware that there’s still a long way to go. We’re not even halfway through the season yet. We need to approach each game as a battle and strive for victory.”