Atalanta finished their match against Frosinone in a 4-4 final, leaving coach Maurizio Sarri with a mixture of satisfaction and frustration. In the press conference held shortly after the event in the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Sarri praised the performance of some players but underlined the need to improve the defensive response and offensive effectiveness.
The result, in which Atalanta equalized after taking the lead, highlighted the club's defensive fragility. Sarri said that although the team showed a fighting spirit, "a step forward" had been taken but "we are not left morally destroyed". The coach also reiterated his trust in Kevin DeKetelaere, stating that he still expects a lot from the young midfielder, but that now is the time to make him respond more concretely on the pitch.
In the context of Serie A, Atalanta is still mid-table, but the match against Frosinone highlighted the difficulty of maintaining concentration in all phases of the match. Sarri recalled that the team must work on its defensive organisation, especially when it finds itself in a disadvantaged position, and asked the players not to lose motivation even when the result is not favourable.
Among the report cards, Ghedjemis' performance was particularly appreciated, while Frosinone's players showed good resistance. Sarri expressed his desire to see an improvement in the management of high-pressure situations, especially in the final stages of the second half. He also underlined the importance of maintaining discipline and concentration to avoid giving away unnecessary goals.
Looking to the future, Atalanta will have to focus on the next matches to recover precious points. Sarri invited the team to review the technical and tactical aspects discussed during the conference, with the aim of transforming the resilience demonstrated into a series of positive results. The coach closed the conference with the optimism that, if the team continues to work hard, they will be able to recover their position in the standings and return to competing for titles.