By Federico Calabrese
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The new Atalanta is ready to begin a fresh chapter under the leadership of Ivan Juric. The departure of Gian Piero Gasperini, who moved to Roma, is a bitter pill to swallow—especially considering all he gave to the team and the club environment. La Dea starts again amid great uncertainty with a coach who, in the past year, failed both at Roma and in the Premier League on the Southampton bench. Juric, who has always called himself a “student” of Gasperini, now has the chance to prove that his football philosophy is still valid.
Atalanta and the Transfer Market: Watch This Space
The transfer market—both incoming and outgoing—could still shake up the plans of the Bergamo-based coach. The starting point will be the final tactical legacy of Gasperini: the 3-4-2-1 formation that brought the club much success. Carnesecchi will be confirmed in goal, as will the young defensive line—now with a year more experience under their belts, a valuable asset in a tactical league like Serie A. Expect to see Kossounou, Hien, and Scalvini in defense, with Djimsiti’s experience as a reliable alternative.
Big Question Marks Up Front
On the wings, Bellanova and Zappacosta are the favorites, but newcomer Ahanor is ready to challenge the latter. De Roon and Ederson are untouchable in midfield, although it remains to be seen whether a major club will make a move for the Brazilian.
Up front, things are far from settled. While De Ketelaere and Samardzic are quite likely to stay, Atalanta’s management must evaluate potential offers for Lookman and Retegui.
Of course, Sulemena has arrived, but the tactical and technical influence of Lookman and Retegui would be hard to replace. If either of the two leaves, the club could quickly move for Lorenzo Lucca. Much will depend on how things develop in the coming weeks. What’s clear is that Juric, as he stated in his press conference, is playing the joker card of his career. A high-stakes opportunity that he cannot afford to waste—the goal is to ensure that neither the team nor the fans regret Gasperini’s departure.
By Federico Calabrese
