Jorge Sampaoli He has made a team that was limping solid, with many doubts in its game and in the way of approaching the games. The ex of Seville has changed the face of Atlético Mineiro after signing at the beginning of September. The Brazilian team is being a block and everyone is rowing in the same direction: they are all sacrificing, defending and attacking, accumulating many troops to avoid suffering greater evils.
Sampaoli He rescued some figures who were not performing and put together a team that obsessively pressures the rival, like the Mineiro who won Brazilian Championship and the Brazil Cup of 2021. This is how the starters play on the team Sampaoli:
Everson: The goalkeeper is one of the most experienced on the squad and the coach’s trusted man. Confident in the aerial game and with good foot control, he stands out as the initiator of plays.
Renzo Saravia: The Argentine right back combines defensive intensity with constant projection. It gives verticality to the team, in addition to providing aggressiveness in one-on-one duels.
Junior Alonso: The Paraguayan center back is the leader of the defense. Firm in the aerial game and very solid in crossing, he has the virtue of anticipating his rival, in addition to being the commanding voice in the background.
Junior Santos dribbling past Matheus Mendes in Botafogo’s victory against Atlético Mineiro
Victor Hugo: The young defender has gained space due to his speed and good exit from behind. His partnership with Alonso has brought balance to Galo’s defense.
Guilherme Arana: Left back with an offensive profile, the former Sevilla player is one of Atlético Mineiro’s main weapons in the generation of play. It has great precision for the centers.
Alan Franco: The Ecuadorian midfielder is tireless in recovering the ball. He stands out for his physical display, his aggressiveness in pressure and his ability to cover spaces.
Igor Gomes: A midfielder with good technique and vision, he plays a key role in the connection between defense and attack. He emerges as a pressing option and provides order in the circulation of the ball.
Gustavo Scarpa: In charge of transitions and set pieces, he provides talent and precision in the pass. He assists and puts an end to the play, and is as dangerous on the wings as he is in the center.
Independiente del Valle and Atlético Mineiro tied in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals
Bernard: The idol who returned to the club that formed him brings experience and technical quality. Agile, he has changes of rhythm and a special vision to find spaces between lines.
Dudu: Fast, incisive and with great ability to succeed in one-on-one duels. For rivals, he is a constant threat from the sides and a weapon for Sampaoli to break defenses.
Rony: The forward combines power, mobility and delivery. He usually puts pressure on the opponent’s exit, attacks spaces and offers solutions in the area. An ideal striker for Galo’s vertical style.
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