Sarri demands more courage after Atalanta's goalless draw

Atalanta's boss admits the 0-0 home result against Hapoel Tel Aviv was 'not positive' despite a tidy performance.

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What happened. Atalanta were held to a 0-0 home draw by Hapoel Tel Aviv in the first leg of the Conference League play-off, with coach Maurizio Sarri calling the result 'not positive' and urging more courage in attack.

• Sarri praised the team's tidiness but said they overthink in attack.
• Giorgio Scalvini was subbed off early with a swollen ankle.
• Thomas Kristensen made his competitive debut for Atalanta.

“If you examine the result, it is clearly not positive, but I’m satisfied with the performance.”

— Maurizio Sarri

Atalanta must improve in the second leg to advance in the Conference League play-off.

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