Sarri - Atalanta, an exciting duo that ignites the players' enthusiasm

Enthusiasm and ambition are two elements that not only go hand in hand, but require the participation of all parties. Winning reinforces winning, and showing the desire to stay at the top always brings great motivation and curiosity in the continuous search for excellence. Maurizio Sarri's arrival to Atalanta can be compared to Phil Jackson's arrival to the Lakers in 1999. What is the connection between the arrival of the former Napoli coach to Bergamo and one of the most successful coaches in the history of the NBA? The answer is simple: the desire to win. The Lakers had suffered from volatile seasons and were constantly striving to win the championship, so the management decided to sign Jackson to open a new chapter of success: an experienced and ambitious coach, who made history in Chicago with Michael Jordan, Pepe and Scottie. His arrival ignited the enthusiasm of Shaq and Kobe Bryant, who trained differently and more seriously, as well as several veteran players who regained their faith in the project, creating a new dynasty. Whether a new 'dynasty' can be opened at Atalanta with Sarri remains to be seen, as the stadium always has the final say, but the atmosphere in Bergamo after Sarri's arrival is similar to that: an experienced coach who has achieved victory, chosen for a winning comeback. The duo of Sarri and Atalanta, with the support of Giuntoli and the management, not only motivated pundits and analysts, but even the players. Among these, Martin De Roon and Isak Henn (participants in the World Cup with their national teams) expressed their enthusiasm for his arrival, a mood that perfectly reflects the current psychological state of the Atalanta dressing room, just as it happened with the Lakers in 1999. Also not forgotten is the expected tactical change, oscillating between the “triple attack” and 4-3-3. Of course, enthusiasm alone is not enough to achieve victories, and quality will also be important in the context of the transfer market, but the beginning of a new era in Atalanta is felt by everyone. We win together and we lose together, but, citing Jackson and linked to the work Sarri is doing: “It's not about how many stars you have, it's how those stars connect with each other.” This is exactly what Atalanta needs.

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