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Atalanta coach Ivan Juric spoke at a press conference on the eve of the Serie A match against Milan.

After the 1-1 draw against Cremonese on Saturday night, the Dea is preparing to face Milan at home tomorrow night for the midweek Serie A round. The hosts are in seventh place in the standings and are coming off four consecutive draws in the league against Juventus, Como, Lazio, and Cremonese. On the eve of the match, Ivan Juric spoke at a press conference at the Centro Bortolotti di Zingonia. Below are his statements.

Atalanta, Juric’s words

Tudor’s dismissal.

“I’m very sorry for Igor, because he is a man from Juve, serious and prepared. But unfortunately, it’s part of our job: sometimes, even when you work well, the results don’t come and everything becomes more complicated.”

The Carnesecchi case.

“Everything resolved. I am very satisfied with Carnesecchi. What I said after the game was misunderstood: maybe the way wasn’t right, but there was no malice. Now it’s just about starting over.”

A month of draws and few goals.

“The only thing missing is the goal. We are taking a lot of shots, more than our opponents, but it’s not enough. In Cremona, I only liked the second half: we built a lot, but we weren’t brilliant.”

Between injuries and returns.

“Kolasinac is improving, I am happy with his progress, but he is not ready to play yet. For Scamacca, patience is needed: I would like to start him from the beginning, but we have to take it step by step and manage the timing carefully.”

Lookman and the hunger for goals.

“Only the goal is missing for Lookman. I see him very much part of the team, always available and with a great spirit of sacrifice. In the last three or four games, we created a lot, but we lacked effectiveness in front of goal. It’s something we need to improve on immediately.”

De Roon as a defensive wildcard.

“It’s not a surprise, he has the qualities to play as a center-back. Against Cremonese, he had to follow the midfielder, and he did it well. He is a player who always gives me balance.”

Unbeaten streak and prospects.

“I see an Atalanta team that has produced a lot but has not reaped what it deserves. We need to analyze with clarity: there have been injuries that have affected us, but the group has quality. I think of Krstovic, for example, who is growing a lot: he touches more balls, participates more in the play. It’s a sign that the work is paying off.”

Mentality above all.

“The most important thing is not to lose confidence. The unbeaten streak is a fact that gives solidity, but it should not become a limit. It takes courage to take risks and dare: this is what has made Atalanta great in recent years.”

Milan and the recipe for restarting.

“It’s a great team, built to win. We will have to contain them with attention and clarity, but without giving up our game. This team only lacks goals, everything else is there.”

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After the third consecutive defeat, the Croatian coach’s bench wobbles. No resignations, but Juventus reflects: Wednesday against Udinese could be decisive…

The defeat against Lazio has worsened an already delicate situation for Igor Tudor. The Croatian coach is now at high risk of being sacked after the third consecutive loss in Serie A and the Champions League, with a Juventus team that appeared dull, lacking ideas, and distant from their coach.

The match at the Olimpico was a snapshot of the moment: defensive errors, lack of reaction, and tension on the bench — emblematic was the quarrel with Cambiaso after a few minutes. Tactical choices, like the initial exclusion of Yildiz and Thuram, did not produce results, and the team surrendered without a fight.

JUVENTUS DISAPPOINTMENT WITH DUSAN VLAHOVIC ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

Juventus, who will take over the bench?

Today, at the Continassa, a direct confrontation between management and coach is expected, which could lead to a turning point. Tudor does not intend to resign: “I do not take steps back, only forward,” he declared after the match, but his position is now hanging by a thread.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus has already started evaluations for a possible replacement. Leading the race are Raffaele Palladino and Luciano Spalletti, while the names of Roberto Mancini and Thiago Motta, still under contract, remain in the background. Foreign options are not excluded, linked to contacts with ds Comolli, but time is running out. An immediate shake-up is needed against Udinese on Wednesday.

If Tudor leaves, the bench could be temporarily entrusted to Brambilla.