Serie A: Atalanta 0-3 Sassuolo
Atalanta sank deeper into crisis after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat against Domenico Berardi’s Sassuolo, allowing the Neroverdi to overtake them in the Serie A standings and increasing pressure on coach Ivan Juric. La Dea, coming off a midweek Champions League win away at Olympique Marseille, have now failed to win in seven Serie A matches, suffering back-to-back losses.
Squad Absences
Sassuolo’s list of absentees grew with Cristian Volpato joining Filippo Romagna, Laurs Skjellerup, Daniel Boloca, Yeferson Paz, and Edoardo Pieragnolo out of action.
Match Highlights
- Ademola Lookman appeared to score on nine minutes with a powerful strike from 12 yards, but Jay Idzes cleared off the line with brave defending, leaving Lookman with a black eye.
- Isak Hien volleyed a ball forward, which found Andrea Pinamonti, who was then fouled by Marco Carnesecchi, resulting in a penalty.
- Domenico Berardi converted the penalty, marking his second Serie A goal in two games.
- Davide Zappacosta’s angled shot was on target but was accidentally blocked by teammate Nikola Krstovic.
- Fali Candé missed a chance by failing to keep his finish down inside the penalty area.
- Alieu Fadera launched a run from inside his own half following a Berardi pass and was correctly judged onside despite lofting the ball over the bar during first-half stoppage time.
"La Dea were fresh from a midweek Champions League victory away to Olympique Marseille, but are now without a Serie A win in seven rounds, losing two on the bounce."
"Domenico Berardi converted for his second Serie A goal in as many games."
Summary: Atalanta's 0-3 home loss to Sassuolo intensifies pressure on Ivan Juric, as the team struggles to find winning form in Serie A amidst growing squad challenges.