Sarri: Atalanta feared Frosinone

Atalanta drew 4-4 with Frosinone in their Serie A match at the New Balance Arena. The home side conceded inside the first 30 seconds and fell behind, but they went into the break leading 3-2. Romano Schmid and Nikola Krstovic each scored twice, and Ederson contributed from the penalty spot. Giacomo Calò, Eljif Elmas and Aleksa Terzic also found the net.

Speaking after the match, Maurizio Sarri acknowledged that the team is going through a difficult period. The head coach also highlighted the fatigue of a side that had played three matches in a short space of time. Sarri said openly that his players must take the opponent seriously and that they were wary of Frosinone.

Sarri pointed to the success Frosinone have shown since returning from Serie B, and said their fast, direct style was a real test. He admitted that Atalanta conceded two goals because of mistakes made in their own half, and accepted that the defence had been fragile.

Injuries are also adding to Atalanta's problems. Raoul Bellanova came off during the match with a new muscle problem. The list of absentees also includes Sead Kolasinac, Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou, Franck Kessie, Giacomo Raspadori and Kamaldeen Sulemana.