Atalanta to go on a training retreat after defeat to Parma, announces Giuntoli

According to Tuttosport, Atalanta's sporting director has announced that the team will go on a training retreat after their home defeat to Parma. The club is booed by its supporters.

Giuntoli, joueur de football

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Atalanta are in crisis. According to Tuttosport, sporting director Giuntoli has announced that the team will go on a training retreat, with all players questioned, while maintaining his confidence in coach Sarri. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports similar comments from Giuntoli, who deems the situation "unacceptable".

This decision follows the 3-0 home defeat to Parma, as reported by Corriere dello Sport. Goals from Fabbian, Lontani and an own goal from Zappacosta sealed the outcome of the match. According to ANSA, Sarri and his players were challenged by the supporters, who loudly booed the team, reports Calciomercato.com. Parma's coach, Gilardino, secured his first victory at the helm of the club, notes Corriere dello Sport.

Sources

  1. TuttosportL'annuncio di Giuntoli: "Atalanta in ritiro! Tutti in discussione, ma fiducia a Sarri" (new window)tuttosport.com
  2. La Gazzetta dello SportGiuntoli: "Atalanta inaccettabile, si va in ritiro. Tutti in discussione". Sarri: "Non si può essere così fragili" (new window)gazzetta.it
  3. ANSAL'Atalanta crolla in casa con il Parma, contestati Sarri e giocatori (new window)ansa.it
  4. Corriere dello SportL'Atalanta crolla in casa: Fabbian, Lontani e un'autorete di Zappacosta condannano Sarri (new window)corrieredellosport.it
  5. Calciomercato.comAtalanta contestata dopo il ko con il Parma: bordate di fischi per la squadra di Sarri (new window)calciomercato.com