Maurizio Sarri watches the Serie A clash with Frosinone at Bergamo’s Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on Oct 25, 2026.
Sarri confessed Atalanta entered the game fearing Frosinone, but ultimately accepted the 4-4 thriller as a fair result.
The Dea fell behind inside the first half‑minute, yet surged back to lead 3‑2 by halftime in a chaotic New Balance Arena showdown.
Romano Schmid and Nikola Krstovic each netted twice, complemented by an Ederson penalty, Giacomo Calò, Eljif Elmas and a late Aleksa Terzic equaliser for the 4‑4 finish.
Can Atalanta rebound and tighten up defensively before the season’s climax?
‘We’re enduring a tough spell for countless reasons,’ Sarri told DAZN Italia.
‘We surrendered two goals, but fought back, threatening to snatch all three points. Three matches in ten days felt like four; the squad held firm despite moments that could have deflated us.’
‘Given our current form and circumstances, we must live with this outcome,’ he added.
Atalanta usually dominate possession, yet they struggled to pierce Alvini’s organized Frosinone side—a sign, in my view, that the Blues need sharper transitions.
‘Passing cleanly against Frosinone is tough, often turning the game more direct. We dreaded this tie because they were fresher and their style is unsettling,’ Sarri explained.
‘We gifted them two goals and they replied with two quality strikes. Remember, Como tops the passing charts yet fell 2‑0 to Frosinone.’
‘Circulating the ball in our own half proved risky; their vast spaces invited pressure and exposed defensive frailties.’
Injury woes persist as Raoul Bellanova limped off with a fresh muscle problem.
The squad also misses Sead Kolasinac, Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou, Franck Kessie, Giacomo Raspadori and Kamaldeen Sulemana.