Atalanta ended the match against Venezia with a result of 3‑1, but coach Maurizio Sarri expressed a feeling of renewed confidence after the performance. At the end of the match, during the interview with DAZN, Sarri praised the "high-level first half" and underlined that the feedback received was positive, especially regarding the new tactical configuration that the coach intends to use in the next matches.
During the match Atalanta started with a 4‑3‑3, but in the second half they had to change their formation to try to recover their defensive energy. Sarri explained that the choice to return to the 4‑3‑3 was dictated by the need to have an extra midfielder to control the midfield and limit Venezia's opportunities. He also highlighted the importance of Krstović's role, which guarantees greater pressure than Scamacca, and said he saw Scamacca as better suited to playing alongside Raspadori.
The coach also commented on the team's attitude, stating that the team was "less scholastic" but still showed a high level of play as long as the physical resources were present. Sarri acknowledged that Atalanta made goalscoring errors, but reiterated that Venezia are a team that can create difficulties and that their performance was in line with expectations. He also expressed concern about the physical condition of some players, in particular Scalvini, and mentioned that Bellanova only had a soreness in his buttock. As for De Ketelaere, Sarri said he has done "some good training" and that he has huge potential, but that he rarely leads the team to success.
Finally, Sarri closed the interview with a positive comment on Atalanta's future. He said that the team is ready to continue improving and that its focus is on turning the balls they bring into the opponent's area into concrete opportunities. With the new tactical configuration and renewed confidence, Atalanta is ready to continue its run in Serie A, with the aim of consolidating its position in the league table and continuing to compete for European titles.