Atalanta Coach Juric Supports Dismissed Tudor
Ivan Juric, the coach of Atalanta, has expressed strong support for Igor Tudor, who was recently dismissed from Juventus. Tudor’s exit came after the team faced a challenging run, going eight matches without a victory across all competitions.
Juventus’ Struggles
The Juventus team currently sits eighth in Serie A, sharing 12 points with Atalanta, which is positioned seventh. This season has been particularly difficult for Juventus, leading to Tudor’s departure on Monday.
Atalanta’s Upcoming Challenge
Atalanta is set to compete against AC Milan on Tuesday. The Rossoneri are currently third in the league standings. Despite recent struggles, Juric wanted to convey his solidarity with Tudor, emphasizing their shared professional experiences.
Juric’s Thoughts on Tudor’s Dismissal
- Juric stated, “I feel sorry for Tudor because he was a Juventus man.”
- “But this is our job. When you go through a phase where you play well but don’t win, you must improve in all areas.”
Atalanta’s Performance Overview
As of this season, Atalanta has maintained an undefeated record, being one of only two teams in the top five European leagues without a loss, alongside Bayern Munich. However, their last win in Serie A was on September 21, when they defeated Torino 3-0.
Recent Matches
In the Champions League, Atalanta secured a 2-1 victory against Club Brugge but drew 0-0 with Slavia Prague recently. Additionally, they faced a 1-1 draw against Cremonese last Saturday.
Preparation for AC Milan
Juric acknowledged the difficulties of playing multiple matches in quick succession. He stated, “Analyzing everything day by day is crucial. To contain Milan, we need rhythm and compactness.”
