Maurizio Sarri, Atalanta coach, spoke to DAZN immediately after the 2-2 draw at Fiorentina. In his interview he underlined that, although the match was difficult, the team is still "alive" and capable of improving. Sarri praised Fiorentina for their strong opening, but criticized Atalanta for not making full use of the opportunities they created. “We produced many situations that we could have turned into goals,” he said, adding that the team must learn from the saddest matches to remain competitive.
In his recap of the second half against Frosinone, Sarri acknowledged that the approach was not simple. He reported that he had kept the team steadier than expected, also due to an injury that affected the referee. “We stayed still longer than we should have, even with the referee's injury,” he explained, highlighting the difficulty of managing the match in less than ideal conditions.
Regarding the injury situation, Sarri mentioned the loss of Kristensen and the possible absence of Gateano due to an adductor problem. “I don't know yet, I haven't spoken to the doctor,” he admitted, underlining that the situation is increasingly complicated. He expressed concern about the absence of eight players completely out of action and only two available for the next match, but reiterated that the team is not crying. “It's not an easy situation, but we're not crying,” he said.
The coach then spoke about De Ketelaere's goal, defining it as a good performance. “He had to respond too and he did,” he commented, recognizing the importance of his contribution. Sarri concluded the interview by underlining that the team must continue to work to overcome the current difficulties and maintain competitiveness in Serie A. With eight players absent and only two available, Atalanta will face a critical phase, but Sarri remains confident in the team's ability to recover and get back on track.