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Sarri praises Atalanta's play despite passive defending against Sassuolo

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Sarri praises Atalanta's play despite passive defending against Sassuolo

Summary

Atalanta secured a 2-1 win over Sassuolo on August 23, 2026, with goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Nikola Krstovic. Manager Maurizio Sarri noted improvements in the team's performance but criticized their passive defense after the first 30 minutes. Atalanta faced pressure following a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Conference League playoff. Sarri emphasized the need to work with new players and improve defensive strategies while acknowledging the midfield's strong performance throughout the match.

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By the Numbers

•Atalanta leads 2-1 after goals from Raspadori and Krstovic.
•Sarri expressed concerns over defensive passivity after 30 minutes.
•The match took place at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia.
•Sarri aims to integrate new players, including Eljif Elmas.
•Atalanta's previous match ended in a draw against Hapoel Tel-Aviv.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sarri sees Atalanta improvement albeit ‘too passive after 30 minutes’

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Maurizio Sarri saw definite improvement in Atalanta after their 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, but ‘we became too passive in our defending after the first 30 minutes.’It has been a difficult start to ...
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