Atalanta can really win the Scudetto: in some respects it is even the favored team over Inter and Napoli, here’s why
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There is a palpable atmosphere of enthusiasm in Bergamo, where Atalanta is enjoying an extraordinary season. After thrashing Empoli 5-0, the Nerazzurri have moved a step closer to leading Inter, now only three points away. A distance that is beginning to look close, especially when we consider the path Atalanta can take in the coming months. Because this team is not only fighting for the podium: it has all the right cards to try to win the Scudetto.
L’Atalanta ha un vantaggio cruciale: zero distrazioni
One factor that could prove decisive in the title fight is Atalanta’s total concentration on the league. While Inter is still busy in the cups-both European and domestic-with the loads of extra matches inevitably taking away energy and resources, Gasperini’s team has only one goal: the championship. This is no small detail, especially in the crucial stages of the season when every game counts.
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The fact that Atalanta does not have to distract itself with the Champions League or Europa League allows it to focus exclusively on Serie A, no small advantage over those forced to play international matches during the week. Gasperini knows that, unlike rivals, his players will not have to deal with the double commitment, and this can make all the difference, especially in the hottest months of the league.
La panchina lunga come arma segreta
But it is not only the pace factor that gives Atalanta a potential advantage. Another strength is the depth of its roster. In an increasingly tight league, the ability to make rotations without lowering the bar too much is crucial.
Atalanta has a bench that can make a difference: compared to Napoli and Inter, the Bergamo team is the one that has made better use of the system of five substitutions at its disposal. This has allowed it to change the face of many matches and give everyone the right amount of space, without letting the quality of the game drop.
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Data in hand, Atalanta is the team that has gained more points from substitutions than any of the other big teams. If we think of Napoli, Spalletti’s team had difficulty finding good alternatives when the front lines were not fit, and Inter had similar difficulties with its reserves.
But Gasperini, with his ability to alternate fresh players, got the most out of his own bench. From Posch to Maldini, via Brescianini and Samardzic, all the players have been involved in this long run, with tangible results.
La strada è difficile, ma non impossibile
Of course, Atalanta has a complex schedule to face, but the fact that its forces are all focused on one competition could make all the difference when the games get tough. Unlike Napoli, which is trying to hold on without its jewel Kvaratskhelia, and Inter, which cannot find quality alternatives to Lautaro and Thuram, Atalanta can draw on a large squad, with good choices in all departments.
The arrival of new signings in January further strengthened the team, making it ready to face the challenges of a season finale that promises to be fiery. The sprint for the Scudetto has now begun. If Inter and Napoli start with a certain advantage, we cannot ignore the fact that Atalanta has everything necessary to surprise them, indeed. La Dea could definitely be the favorite in this sprint.
A deep squad, no distractions from international cups, and a long bench that can really make a difference in the hottest weeks. It is no surprise, then, that Gasperini’s team is becoming a serious title contender. If this team can maintain its form and manage its resources well, Bergamo could celebrate an incredible new triumph.
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