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Giuntoli supports Sarri's approach as Atalanta faces Sassuolo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Giuntoli supports Sarri's approach as Atalanta faces Sassuolo

Summary

Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli expressed confidence in the decision to hire Maurizio Sarri as the team's coach ahead of their match against Sassuolo on August 23. Giuntoli acknowledged the challenges of transitioning to Sarri’s 4-3-3 formation following a 0-0 draw in the Conference League. The team has already seen key injuries, missing several players in the upcoming match. Eljif Elmas, recently signed, is viewed as a versatile addition to the squad and expected to play a significant role this season.

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Status Watch

•Atalanta plays Sassuolo on August 23 at New Balance Stadium.
•The team drew 0-0 in their previous Conference League match.
•Injuries will sideline key players including Thomas Kristensen and Isak Hien.
•Eljif Elmas returned to Serie A and is expected to contribute significantly.
•Giuntoli remains optimistic about Sarri’s coaching strategies.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Giuntoli confident Atalanta on right track with Sarri

What they're saying

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Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli is ‘confident we’ve made the right decision’ hiring Maurizio Sarri, and explains why Eljif Elmas is ‘a Joker in the pack.’The match with Sassuolo kicks o...
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