Sarri stays diplomatic over Atalanta's clash with Hapoel

Sarri deflects questions about playing an Israeli team, focusing on professionalism.

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What happened. Sarri addressed the media ahead of Atalanta's Conference League play-off against Hapoel Tel-Aviv, refusing to share his private views on the fixture.

• Security will be heightened with around 1,000 visiting fans expected.
• A protest is scheduled in Bergamo before the match.
• De Ketelaere and Ahanor are out, Sulemana out for months.

“I am here as a representative of a club, and as a professional, I must face every game that we are scheduled to play with the objective of victory.”

— Maurizio Sarri

Atalanta face a tough test against Hapoel, with Serie A opener against Sassuolo looming.

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