Atalanta sacked manager Ivan Juric on Monday following a 3-0 home defeat by Sassuolo at the weekend, which left the club languishing in 13th place in Serie A after 11 matches.

The Croatian, appointed in June to succeed Gian Piero Gasperini after his nine-year tenure, struggled to replicate the form that led to Atalanta finishing third in the standings last season.

They have managed two league wins this campaign and trail leaders Inter Milan by 11 points.

"Atalanta BC announces that Ivan Juric has been relieved of his duties as first team coach," the club said in a statement.

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