Italy striker Scamacca scores first goal in 455 days: ‘Difficult months’ | OneFootball

Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca celebrates his first goal in 455 days ‘I went through some difficult months.’

The Italy international netted in Atalanta’s 1-1 draw against Pisa on Sunday night.

He had only played for five minutes last term as he suffered a serious hamstring injury after recovering from knee surgery.

Scamacca: ‘I’ve worked so hard for these moments’

epa11869033 Atalanta’s Gianluca Scamacca reacts during the Italian Serie A soccer match Atalanta BC vs Torino FC at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 01 February 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

He had scored his latest goal on May 2024, 455 days before last night’s game.

“These are the moments I’ve worked so hard for. I went through some difficult months, but every training session was aimed at coming back on the pitch to help my teammates,” Scamacca told DAZN via TuttoAtalanta.

“There’s a bit of regret for the draw, but the performance was positive, and we have to build on that.

Scamacca feels ‘motivated’ after first goal in 455 days

EMPOLI, ITALY – JUNE 9: Gianluca Scamacca of Italy looks on during the International Friendly match between Italy and Bosnia Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani on June 9, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

“I feel motivated, but I keep my feet on the ground. I want to keep improving and score important goals. It’s been a long wait, and now my goal is to keep going.”

Will he aim to return to the national team?

“I just focus on giving my best and being the best version of myself. If I help the team, personal satisfaction will follow automatically,” Scamacca concluded.