Maurizio Sarri, the head coach of Atalanta, has expressed his belief in his team's ability to compete in European competitions, despite not having done enough so far to prove their worth to reach this level. Sarri stated in remarks to the "Corriere dello Sport": "I still believe that the team has the qualities to compete in Europe, but we have not yet proven our worth in that regard." The Italian coach praised Atalanta's fans, expressing his regret that the team has not been able to reward them yet with performances that match their ambitions, saying: "The fans are amazing, and I feel sorry that we have not yet rewarded them with a performance that lives up to their expectations." Sarri added regarding the upcoming phase: "Starting from Monday, I want to see our team play real football," sending a clear message to his players about the need to raise their level and achieve results that align with the club's goals.