This season, the most eye-catching team in the 28th round of the Serie A html, Naples is one - they were also at the top of the list at the start of the game last year, but they lacked momentum - Atlanta is also one, and the two teams occupy the top two in the standings. The biggest change in Atlanta is that their defense suddenly changed and became the strongest shield in Serie A.
Gasperini Atlanta has always been known for its strong offense and weak defense. They scored 65 goals in 38 games last season and conceded 48 goals. Their poor defensive ability is a constraint on their improvement in performance. In 8 rounds of games this season, they only conceded 3 goals, becoming the team with the least conceded goals in Serie A.
The reason why their defense has become stable is first due to their Dutch national team's double midfielder - Dejonen and Kuppmenas.
31-year-old De Jongen has been playing in Atlanta for a long time. During this period, he played with the team in the Champions League games. He is the defensive barrier of the team's midfield and the best candidate for the team's captain. He has played in Atlanta for 6 years.
Kupmenas was transferred from Alkmaar for 14 million euros last season. Now it looks like a bargain. The Dutch, who can attack and defend, scored a hat-trick in the 3-1 victory over Turin in the 4th round, becoming another Dutchman who scored a hat-trick after van Basten .
DeJune and Kuppmenas can not only play in the midfield, but also flexibly switch positions at critical moments. DeJune also once played the left-back in the three-guard system, and Kuppmenas can even play the front midfielder. His flexible and changeable attributes also make it difficult for Gasperini's arrangement to be figured out by his opponents.
Now Van Gaal's Dutch team has listed the two as regular main players in the midfield position.
can get the 24-year-old demilar on the back line. I need to thank Juventus for the gift. In fact, the Turks had already made their mark as early as the Pirlo period. However, the positions of Chiellini, Bonucci and De Rigt on Juventus's defense line were stable enough. In order to get more opportunities to play, Demilar came to Atlanta on loan.
Demilar, who came to Atlanta, gradually showed his strong defensive strength, and Atlanta immediately bought him out for 20 million euros. After Juventus sold Romero to , Tottenham , he made another loss-making deal.
Gasperini emphasized Atlanta's defense discipline. They have not received a red card so far in the season, but there are 26 yellow cards. In the game against Roma team, 6 people in the team received yellow cards. Extremely high tactical qualities ensure that they can avoid unnecessary fouls and even if they are fouls, they must be smart.
Gasperini's Atlanta has become a mature team after years of tempering. They are expected to replicate the good results of winning the third place in Serie A for three consecutive years.
