Alex Sandro: Atalanta are challengers

By Football Italia staff

Juventus left-back Alex Sandro believes Atalanta are among the four clubs who will challenge his side for the Scudetto this season.

Atalanta narrowed the gap on leaders Juve to three points after they battered Udinese 7-1 on Sunday, whereas Inter and Napoli both failed to capitalise, drawing with Parma and SPAL respectively.

"This year there are many strong teams: I believe that Inter, Napoli and Atalanta will challenge us right to the end," Alex Sandro told Sky Sport Italia.

The Brazilian then spoke about Mattihjs de Ligt's teething problems in Turin, urging fans to give him time.

"We need to give him time. I don't see him in difficulty. On the contrary, he seems to me to be growing. He is a very strong defender."

The 28-year-old has made eight appearances for Juventus this season, providing one assist.

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