Atalanta ended their match against Fiorentina with a 2-2 draw, but coach Maurizio Sarri expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, calling it "a good match" despite the difficulties. In a press conference held at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Sarri praised the ability to create scoring opportunities and underlined that, for two teams in difficulty, the performance was positive.
The game context was characterized by a series of injuries that affected the squad. Among the players not present, Kristensen and Gaetano stand out, who suffered injuries during the last preparation phase. Sarri reiterated that the preparation had been compromised: "In the last month we have had 21 days of national football and this is the sixth match in three days. The preparation didn't exist, we found ourselves with a limited squad and the usual ones who get hurt are always playing." The unavailability of key players forced Atalanta to rely on a reduced squad, with the usual protagonists still injured.
On the pitch, Sarri commented on the approach to the first and second half. He gave the first half credit to the opponents, while the second half was "atypical", partly due to the referee's injury. He also highlighted that Fiorentina, playing under Fiesole, had a greater offensive push. Despite the result, the coach maintained a positive tone, stating that "anything can go" and that the team must accept the result and be happy with the performance.
On the topic of defence, Sarri spoke about Ederson, underlining that the goalkeeper does not lack talent but needs patience to return to 100%. "He comes from a particular summer which probably had an impact. In the last few games I have seen him growing, I think we will quickly find him at 100%", he added.
Finally, Sarri asked the fans not to get bored, highlighting that the match offered moments of entertainment. With the result in hand, Atalanta is preparing to continue the season, trying to overcome the difficulties of injuries and preparation to achieve the objectives set.