📣 De Roon and Gasperini preview Atalanta's Supercoppa clash with Inter | OneFootball

Atalanta are targeting glory in this year's Supercoppa Italiana, ahead of Thursday's semi-final meeting with Inter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Inter are the current Liga Serie A champions but are up against this season’s table toppers in Atalanta. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side – who won the UEFA Europa League last season – have a better goal difference than second-placed Napoli and are point ahead of Inter in third.

And heading into Thursday's game, coach Gasperini says his side are aiming to lift the trophy in Riyadh.

“Being in those competitions is very important, and playing finals is even more important as it gives prestige to the club and value to the players," the coach told reporters.

"It makes us proud. It’s a great result being in the final phase of the Super Cup, but our target is to win the competition.

“I’d like to thank the people in Saudi Arabia for the way you have hosted us. We arrived yesterday evening and we didn’t see many things, but we are very impressed by the modernity and beauty of Riyadh. Congratulations again!”

Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon also echoed his manager's comments, and said he and his team-mates are hoping to boost the club's image in Saudi Arabia.

“I agree with the coach. We are playing many finals in Europe and now also in Saudi Arabia," added the Dutch international.

"I don’t know how many supporters will follow us, but we are spreading the name of Atalanta and will try to do it also here in Saudi.”