The Ivan Juric era at Atalanta has officially commenced, though the new Croatian head coach was notably absent from the initial training session. This gathering took place strictly behind closed doors, enveloped in the quiet of Zingonia. His justifiable absence was highlighted this morning by L`Eco di Bergamo, which featured the headline: “Atalanta at work, but Juric is in hospital.”
Following the news, the Bergamo-based club issued an official statement: “Atalanta BC announces that coach Ivan Jurić was recently admitted to the Bolognini Hospital in Seriate, specifically to the Otorhinolaryngology department overseen by Dr. Davide Panciera. He received treatment for a significant inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, complicated by a bacterial infection of the epiglottis, which was managed with intravenous antibiotic therapy. His current clinical condition shows considerable improvement, and a supervised discharge is anticipated within the coming days.”
A tranquil atmosphere pervades the Nerazzurri`s headquarters. Only a handful of curious fans and some family members of the Under 23 players, who were also present for their first day of training, were spotted. The mood is one of discretion, devoid of excess, aligning perfectly with the understated philosophy of “La Dea.” The club looks towards the future with high ambitions, keen to build upon the legacy established by Gasperini, while always remaining firmly grounded.
