After suffering a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home to Sassuolo, Italian powerhouse Atalanta made a swift decision, announcing the dismissal of head coach Ivan Juric and appointing former Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino as his successor within 24 hours.

Juric's dismissal was not unexpected. Following a poor recent run of form, Atalanta had gone seven league games without a win, slipping to 13th place in the standings. This was the team's first seven-game winless streak in the top flight since 2018, marking a five-year slump.

Realizing the precarious situation, the team's management decisively chose to change coaches to stem the decline, entrusting 41-year-old Palladino with the task of rebuilding trust and fighting spirit. Palladino is not a new face in Serie A coaching. He began his coaching career at Monza, leading the team to two consecutive mid-table finishes in Serie A (11th and 12th place).

In June 2024, Palladino succeeded Vincenzo Italiano as manager of Fiorentina. In his first season, he led the team to a 6th place finish in the league, successfully securing UEFA qualification and achieving the team's best league ranking since the 2015-16 season.

To date, Palladino has managed 108 Serie A matches, with a record of 44 wins, 29 draws, and 35 losses, a winning percentage of 40.7%. He is known for his rigorous system and tight offensive and defensive rhythm, but boosting the team's confidence and stability will be his first challenge upon taking office.

Palladino's first match in charge will be a tough one, with Atalanta visiting Napoli on November 22 to challenge the reigning Serie A champions. This clash not only symbolizes the new manager's first test in charge but will also serve as a barometer for assessing Atalanta's resilience in their comeback.