Thursday night’s match in Bergamo had nearly everything – but most importantly it leads to a decisive advantage for Atalanta heading into the second leg of its Round of 16 draw. A back and forth 3-2 victory saw Atalanta be… Continue Reading
Date: March 10, 2022Time: 21:00 CET European nights continue for Atalanta as the boys take on their Bundesliga twins in Bayer Leverkusen. Arguably the worst draw La Dea could have gotten for the quarterfinals, the old adage that you have… Continue Reading
It has been some time coming, but Atalanta has finally made the appointment of Lee Congerton as its Head of International Sporting Development. Prior to joining Atalanta, Congerton held a similar role at Leicester City, leading the Foxes in some… Continue Reading
Few things can deliver such an intense aura like a sporting event. Thousands of people all united by one goal marching to the same spot to watch a battle unfold contains equal levels of excitement, anxiety, and passion. I’ve been… Continue Reading
Atalanta’s forgettable 2022 trudges on, as La Dea finally lose on the road for the first time this season in Serie A. After being outhustled and outmuscled by Vincenzo Italiano’s Fiorentina side, Sunday’s performance did little to inspire confidence that… Continue Reading
In a swift and surprising series of events, the Percassi family is no longer the majority shareholder of Atalanta. It was confirmed by the club on Saturday that a 55% stake in the club was sold to a group of… Continue Reading
Date: February 20, 2022Time: 12:30 CET There’s only one club that has defeated Atalanta twice in two opportunities this year. With a fixture resume that includes Inter, Juventus, Villarreal, and Manchester United over two matches; none of squads still duking… Continue Reading
It took awhile for Atalanta to wake up, but the boys came alive when it mattered the most. Adding to the pandemonium, the unlikeliest of Atalanta players put away both goals in quick succession. Indeed Berat Djimsit, who had not… Continue Reading
Date: February 17, 2022Time: 18:00 CET Atalanta’s European adventures recommence again, unfortunately perhaps, on Thursday nights for the rest of the winter and spring. While Atalanta was unable to reach the Champion’s League knockouts for the third consecutive campaign, La… Continue Reading
IntroductionPart 1 – VelocityPart 2 – PressingPart 3 – The LiberoPart 4 – Bringing The Attack TogetherPart 5 – Bringing The Defense Together So now we’ve got the overarching philosophy and the tactical duties, let’s find some players that can… Continue Reading