KEY ADVANTAGES FOR ATLETICO THIS YEAR INCLUDE:
1 - The Costa-Griezmann link, which is similar to the Giroud-Griezmann link, where a strong CF takes the pressure off of Griezmann and gives him somewhat of a “free” attacking role.
2 - Oblak, who stayed because he believes in Simeone and his project at Atleti, despite interest from top clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool.
3 - The CB link between Godin and Gimenez, who possess magnificent understanding and are one of the hottest CB pairing in Europe right now.
4 - Griezmann staying, which kept Atletico from going downhill and settling for Top 4.
Atletico hasn’t looked this strong since 2014 and since the arrival of Diego Costa in January, the team has looked stronger and sharper than ever. That is especially due to Diego’s style that fits a defensive team like Atletico and Chelsea where he holds the ball, gets in behind the defense, and has a ridiculous physical strength that helps him score. With the purchases of the wingers Gelson Martins and Lemar, who should fit Atleti’s “classic” 4-4-2 well, Atletico will be faster than ever on the flanks, which has Diego Simeone drooling for some counterattack plays. While Lemar is mature enough to book his place as a LM from the get-go,Martins will have to fight for his spot. This season will see an interesting competition between him and Ángel Correa on the right side for the starting position.
The effects of the new Atleti will start showing against Real Madrid this Wednesday in the Super Cup. Atletico knows that Real Madrid is under pressure this transfer window, especially as the side finished in the third position last season. However, Los Blancos have done very little to fill the absence left by Ronaldo and it seems Atletico should be favored to win the upcoming derby.
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