Maurizio Sarri sees improvement despite Atalanta loss to Cagliari

Atalanta manager Maurizio Sarri expressed confidence in his team’s performance despite a 2-1 loss to Cagliari at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on September 12. Gianluca Scamacca provided the lone goal for the hosts, but a penalty from Daniel Maldini secured the win for Cagliari after a handball by Sead Kolasinac. The defeat follows a recent trend of poor results for the club, including a 2-1 loss to Roma. Sarri noted that while the result was disappointing, the tactical application and intensity of his side showed significant growth compared to earlier matches. He highlighted the contributions of Frank Kessie and Jonathan Rowe, who both made their first starts. With most of the squad departing for international duty, Sarri indicated that limited training time remains for the group before their next fixture.

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