Despite this background, Atalanta's management chose to bet on Juric, appointing him to replace Gasperini. This decision was met with skepticism from the media and fans, who were concerned about the team's ability to succeed under Juric's leadership. However, the club's management stood firmly behind him, supporting his transfer requests and hoping that he would bring back the team's winning ways.

Unfortunately, results on the pitch quickly proved them wrong. The team's poor performance under Juric led to his dismissal on November 10, exactly one year after his departure from Roma. Atalanta's management then appointed another Gasperini disciple, Raffaele Palladino, in an attempt to rebuild the team's fortunes.

Palladino has shown flashes of promise and tactical intelligence, but his appointment is also a gamble. The team's squad has grown significantly over the years, and managing such a talented group of players requires both skill and personality. With top-level talents like Ederson and Ademola Lookman on the roster, Atalanta must start running again and find a way to succeed under Palladino's leadership.

The team's recent struggles have raised questions about the club's ability to replicate Gasperini's success. While the talent is certainly there, a serious change of pace is essential if Atalanta is to return to its former glory.

The Bergamo management's decision to turn to Gasperini's protégés, first Juric and then Palladino, raises questions about their ability to find a new direction for the team. While the team's history and legacy are certainly important, the current crop of players and the team's recent performances suggest that a fresh approach is needed.

Atalanta's management must now find a way to rebuild the team's fortunes and restore the club's reputation as a model of sustainable and intelligent football. This will require a combination of skill, personality, and a willingness to take risks and try new approaches.

The team's future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: Atalanta must start running again if it is to succeed in the competitive world of Italian football.