Sarri Hopes for Fewer Off-Field Difficulties at Atalanta, Focus on Football

New Atalanta head coach Maurizio Sarri held his first press conference, expressing hope that the upcoming season will have fewer off-field difficulties, allowing the team to focus on the game. Sarri acknowledged the tactical differences between his philosophy and Atalanta's traditional style, emphasizing he will implement his own football while preserving the club's work ethic and fighting spirit. He discussed player position experiments, including using Zalewski and Samardzic as interior midfielders, and managing striker Scamacca with a personalized training plan. Sarri praised the club's facilities and staff, deferred judgment on transfer needs until World Cup players return, and set an initial goal of building a team that accepts a new mindset, warning of early-season struggles based on his past experiences at Empoli and Napoli.