Source: REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
[Saba Sports News] In the just concluded Serie A match, Atalanta lost 0-1 to Florence as a guest, and in this round of matches, Atalanta star Mateo Retegui started, but not long after the start of the second half, he was substituted by the coach. Retegi walked back to the bench with frustration, first punching the bench in anger, then covering his face with both hands. His behavior has attracted the attention of the outside media. Retegi had previously missed the Italian national team’s matches due to injury, and he just returned from injury and started in this game, but his performance was not satisfactory. The outside media believes that as a professional player, Retegi should have good emotional control ability. Although being substituted may make Retegi feel frustrated, venting anger in public in this way not only affects his image but may also have a negative impact on the team atmosphere. This kind of public emotional venting may trigger some chain reactions within the team, affecting the team’s cohesion and morale. Other players may be surprised or dissatisfied with Retegi’s behavior and may also question the coach’s substitution decision, thus creating some unstable factors within the team.