# Atalanta pre-season preparations and coaching updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atalanta-pre-season-preparations-and-coaching-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-13T04:20:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Atalanta began its pre-season preparations with a 3-2 comeback victory against Arezzo in Zingonia. Following the match, coach Maurizio Sarri received a €2,000 fine from the Italian Football Federation for previous comments regarding the Serie A calendar.

As the summer testing period continued, Sarri expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress after winning the Bortolotti trophy. While noting that the transition period would be “long and difficult,” Sarri highlighted improvements in team cohesion and emphasized the need to refine defensive lines and ball exits. The team moved toward its first official match of the season against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Maurizio Sarri evaluates Atalanta's progress after summer tests

Atalanta coach Maurizio Sarri praised his team's progress and connection to the club following their summer preparations, despite noting a difficult transition period ahead.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maurizio-sarri-evaluates-atalantas-progress-after-summer-tests

### 2026-07-26: Atalanta caps pre‑season retreat with 3‑2 comeback win over Arezzo and Sarri fined by FIGC

Atalanta wrapped its Zingonia retreat with a 3‑2 comeback win over Arezzo; coach Maurizio Sarri was fined €2,000 by the FIGC, and the team has friendlies slated in the Netherlands and Germany.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessio-dattis-wins-third-consecutive-italian-beach-handball-title

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