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Atalanta Coach Ivan Juric Under Scrutiny Following Defeat to Udinese

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric

Key Takeaways:

  • Atalanta suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Udinese on Saturday, having previously remained unbeaten in Serie A
  • The club’s management has set a deadline of two matches to assess Ivan Juric’s future at the helm
  • Juric took charge of Atalanta this summer after a turbulent previous season with Roma and Southampton

Atalanta’s Struggles Under the Spotlight

Ivan Juric has come under increased scrutiny from Atalanta’s directors as concerns grow over recent developments at the club. Management is troubled by players’ attitudes, a decline in playing efficiency, and some of the tactical decisions made by Juric. Atalanta occupy tenth place in the league standings, having suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Udinese on Saturday. Prior to that loss, Juric’s side had registered seven draws and only two victories, but had managed to avoid defeat in Serie A until now.

Juric’s Position to be Reviewed After Next Two Fixtures

The Atalanta hierarchy has decided to monitor developments over the course of the next two matches before making a potential decision regarding Juric’s position. The Croatian manager was appointed in the summer, taking over from Gian Piero Gasperini. Juric’s previous season was marked by controversy, having been dismissed by Roma after only a few weeks. He then joined Southampton, with whom he was subsequently relegated and dismissed.

Atalanta’s Serie A Form (Current Season)Number of Results
Wins2
Draws7
Defeats1

Managerial Journey and Future Prospects

Juric’s arrival in Bergamo marked another chapter in a career challenged by recent instability. His future with Atalanta is set to be determined in the coming weeks as the club evaluates progress over the next two fixtures.


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