Atalanta Need Time to Adapt to Sarri's Tactics

Giuntoli admits the squad is adjusting to a new style after years under Gasperini.

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What happened. Atalanta's director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli said the team needs time to adapt to Maurizio Sarri's tactics, with possible debuts for Franck Kessié and Jonathan Rowe against Roma.

• Atalanta changed from man-marking to zonal marking.
• Kessié returned as a free agent, Rowe joined from Bologna for €40m plus add-ons.
• Sulemana and Hien are injured.

“We believe it takes time, because we are changing from man-marking to zonal, so that is a completely different way of looking at football.”

— Cristiano Giuntoli

Atalanta face Roma in Serie A, hoping to continue their strong start under Sarri.

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