Atalanta coach Davide Zappacosta expressed his opinion on the recent draw against Frosinone, commenting on the change of flank and the prospects of the new tactical approach. After the match, the player stated that he had changed his position due to Bellanova's injury, hoping that it is not serious, and underlined that the opposing team "comes to get you like a man", with pros and cons. According to Zappacosta, Atalanta could have made better use of the gaps left by Frosinone, but he recognized the difficulty of adapting to a new style of play.
The player's main message is trust in the new coach and his method. "I think the team is very positive and stimulating. If you are used to playing one way it is difficult to change. The new football will help us increase our footballing knowledge," he said, highlighting the importance of an evolutionary mentality and a greater personality in key moments. Zappacosta also reiterated the need to get back up after the defeat, inviting his teammates to maintain concentration and improve their performance.
The context of the match fits into the 2026/2027 season, in which Atalanta is trying to consolidate its position in Serie A. Frosinone, with an investment of 8.5 million for the "poisonous dwarf" midfielder who drove Rangnick crazy, has demonstrated that it has a competitive structure, but Atalanta has shown that it can manage tactical difficulties. The match highlighted the need for a more dynamic approach and a greater ability to exploit playing opportunities.
As for future developments, Atalanta will continue to work on the new style of play introduced by the coach. Zappacosta underlined that the team is ready to learn and improve, with the aim of achieving more consistent results in the next matches. The coach and players will focus on greater defensive cohesion and a more incisive attack, trying to transform the lessons learned from the draw against Frosinone into competitive advantages in the next Serie A matches.