Chapter 58 New and Powerful

No one can stop Atlanta's crazy journey!

This is the headline on the front page of Milan Sport. The picture is the picture of Degan hugging Belen at the side of the stands after scoring the first goal. In contrast, the Milan derby, which should have attracted much attention, was selectively forgotten by people.

There is really nothing to say about a draw without scoring. The process of the game is extremely dull. The only highlight is Kaka. He had a long-distance attack in the game and was finally tripped by Materazzi in the penalty area. Unfortunately, the referee on duty refused to award a penalty.

defeated Atlanta of Parma and continued to rank second in the standings, maintaining pressure on Juventus. Now after nine rounds, the gap between the two sides is only two points.

Everyone feels that if it hadn't been for the violence on the previous training ground that led to the suspension of Degan for three games, perhaps the top seat in the league would have been occupied by Atlanta.

Of course, there are exceptions, such as Ibrahimovic, who is second in the scorer list, and he also scored six goals in nine rounds of the league. At the beginning, he made a bold promise to catch up with the number of goals of Degan in two games, but now he no longer mentions it. Besides, it is also a slap in the face. The gap of twelve goals is not so easy to catch up, especially It is still in Serie A, which is famous for its defense.

However, this does not seem to affect his sense of superiority at all. The team he plays for is a Serie A giant, and Degan's club is indeed grassroots.

"Will Atlanta affect Juventus' dominance over Serie A? This statement is simply stupid. I don't feel any pressure now. Is Atlanta strong? The last time they could steal a victory at the Alpine Stadium, it was completely their luck. I think even if they were given another 100 chances, they couldn't do it again! I'm not worried at all that they will threaten us. We are Juventus, and our goal is to win the championship. What about them? When did you hear that Atlanta is going to win the championship? As for the number of goals you get, mature players care more about the victory of the team. Only those stunned kids will put how many goals they have scored and show off everywhere all day long, and he can score so many goals, which is completely based on sacrificing the interests of the team! The whole Atlanta team is trying to help him score goals. Naturally, it's much easier!"

What Ibrahimovic said gives people the first feeling that they can't eat grapes and say that grapes are sour. Everyone knows that in Juventus' offensive system, the first choice is Trezeguet, followed by Piero and Ibrahimovic? He is far from qualified.

Degan was even too lazy to respond to his stress, but under the reporter's pressure, Degan, who had been in a good mood recently, rarely gave face: "Every word that Swede said seems to me to be a defeated dog. When he ran away, the barking made was meaningless at all. I want to prove it. If he is better, he will compete on the court, but I don't think he has the courage. From the beginning to now, he is a stupid dog who only hides behind Juventus' huge body and barks!"

What is a war of mouth? Just look at Degan and you will know. It's strong enough to say this. If you don't accept it, come and try it. What's so much nonsense!

After defeating Parma, Atlanta has been given the title of young guard by media reporters. The young players in the team have been praised, but they will not only satisfy the title of young guard. They also have higher pursuits. Milan Sport is not saying that Is this season's journey a crazy journey?

Then they will naturally go crazy to the end. It's time when Digan is not in the mood to talk to Ibrahimovic.

Before the start of the next round of the league, Atlanta still has an Italian Cup to play, but the second round seems to have completely lost its meaning. Although Pescara is at home, it is obviously too difficult for them to beat Atlanta by eight goals at home.

In this game, Degan did not enter the starting lineup, and Albertini also sat on the bench with him. Despite this, Atlanta still won an away game and successfully advanced to the top 16.

Pacini scored twice in the game, and the Croatian boy Budan also scored a goal, and the final score was fixed at 4:1!

In the next round, Atlanta will face the giant Lazio of Serie A. Although the current situation of Lazio and Parma is somewhat similar, the strong team is the strong team. The overall strength of the round is still two streets away from Atlanta.

In the tenth round of the league, Atlanta visited Genoa and challenged the Mariners' Sampdoria. Atlanta played extremely difficult in this game and fell behind twice in the game, but finally reversed successfully.

In the 34th minute, Natali made a mistake in header, and Sampdoria striker Bazzani stopped the ball with his left foot 17 meters in front of the goal and quickly scored with his right foot. 1:0

The game was not until the end of the first half before the game, when Atlanta equalized the score. Lazari obliquely passed the front point from the left side. Even though Degan who followed him stopped the ball and quickly turned around, leaned against the opponent's defender Falcone and hit the far corner with a right foot arc ball 13 meters in front of the goal.

In the second half, he changed sides and fought again. In the 57th minute, Sampdoria passed back from the left. Volpi rubbed the instep of his right foot in the penalty area at the front of the penalty area, and Bazzani rushed to the top in front of the goal. Although the goalkeeper Tibi reached out his hand to block it, he still could not stop the ball from entering the net. He opened twice and also made Bazzani surpass Ibrahimovic. , rose to the second place in the shooter list.

Of course, Atlanta was not willing to fail. In the following time, they launched a wild attack around Sampdoria's penalty area. In the 73rd minute, Atlanta launched a counterattack from the left. Degan received the header and passed it all the way to the bottom line. Pacini headed the ball into the net, 2:2.

After equalizing the score, the Atlanta team continued to work hard. Less than four minutes later, Montolivo scored the ball in the back of the middle, and Degan scored in the far corner from the right side of the penalty area, surpassing the score to 3:2, which also scored his 20th league goal this season.

In the 89th minute, Digan's right foot shot passed through Castellini's crotch in front of the goal and was about to score, but was blocked by goalkeeper Antonoli. Croatian striker Boudan, who came on as a substitute, scored a make-up shot, 4:2.

In the eleventh round of the league, Atlanta played at home against the flying donkey Chevo. Mandollini basically maintained the lineup last weekend, but replaced Zenoni, who had a thigh muscle strain, with Gautierri.

The two sides staged a wonderful offensive match at the Blue Italian Stadium. In the second minute, Brigitge made a direct pass through Atlanta's defense. Tiripoki cleverly missed it, but Cosato's shot was slightly higher.

After just a minute, Atlanta was still in color. After Digan took the ball in the middle, Montolivo shot an anti-air cannon with his right foot on the edge of the penalty area.

In the tenth minute, Tiriboki put down Brigi in front of the penalty area. Barronio made an accurate free kick, but Cosato's header fell into the arms of Tebby.

In the 26th minute, Atlanta got a good opportunity. Albertini stopped the ball and passed the ball from the right side, and Degan's textbook right foot volley was decoated by Macegiani.

Albertini made a corner kick, Sara headed back, and Pacini's header deflected from the right post.

In the 35th minute, Dana fouled Lazari, Albertini made a free kick, and Digan headed the ball in the penalty area. He was about to drill into the goal, but was destroyed by Mandeli.

At the end of the half of the game, neither side scored. After the start of the second half, the situation of the game was still anxious.

In the second minute of the second half, Natali fouled Tiripoki and Barronio's free kick was blocked from the bottom line.

In the 64th minute, Barrinho made the ball, and Bridge's left foot shot missed the left post.

In the 68th minute, Montolivo passed the ball, but Macegiani did not pick the ball. Fortunately, Dana tackled the ball in time.

In the 72nd minute, Albertini made a corner kick, Degan headed the ball forward, Pacini pushed into the net in front of the goal, and Atlanta led 1:0.

This score also lasted until the end of the game. Although Degan failed to continue his good state of scoring, he contributed an assist in the game.

After the game, Mandolini also praised Degan. He believes that Degan has now become more and more aware of his important role in the team, not only scoring goals, but also leading the team to victory.

After this game, Atlanta will continue their journey of the Coppa Italia and go away to challenge Lazio. At the beginning of the game, Degan made a long-distance attack and broke through the other team's three players, forcing Perugia to make a wonderful save.

After that, Odo's free kick was blocked, and Rocky's make-up shot was blocked by Tibi on the goal line, which is also one of Lazio's few offensive opportunities in this game.

In contrast, Atlanta's attack was higher than the other, and Lazio's goalkeeper Peruzi also became the busiest one on the court, continuously resolving Atlanta's shots.

However, Atlanta still took the lead before the end of the first half. In the 42nd minute, Atlanta made a corner kick. Portuguese veteran defender Cotto blocked it, but did not kick the ball far. Degan, who followed in time, shot the ball and scored the ball into the goal.

Lazio, who was behind in the second half, was eager to equalize the score, but made many mistakes. The situation on the field was still dominated by Atlanta, and finally took a long shot by Albertini before the end of the game, and then the next city.

After winning the first round, Atlanta rushed to Brescia. After Baggio's retirement, Brescia seemed to have been drained of his soul. This season's performance is really unsatisfactory, although Almeida is in the lineup. , Dibiagio, and Adani are famous players, but after the 11th round of the league, they are only ranked second to last in the league.

The game was played in heavy rain, and Mandollini replaced the suspended Natali with Gonnella and partnered with Sara as a defender.

After the opening, Brescia did not seem to be used to the rain war. In the second minute, Degan was put down by Adani, and Albertini quickly made a free kick. Oh, Pacini pushed his right foot in front of the goal and missed the right post.

In the 13th minute, Montolivo passed the header in the middle. Degan took the ball on the left side of the penalty area and turned to get rid of Dibiagio, smashed Pozzoli with his right foot, and then passed the middle with his left foot low. Suddenly, Montolivo stopped the ball and cleverly dodged the defender and shot his right foot into the upper right corner in front of the goal. Atlanta took the lead 1:0 .

Brescia launched a crazy attack after conceded the ball. In the 20th minute, Martinez made a corner kick on the left side, Caraggioro hammered the goal in front of the goal, and Tibby reacted quickly to seal the ball out of the bottom line.

In the 36th minute, Montolivo's front shot from the penalty area was blocked. Albertini made a strong low shot with his right foot 25 meters in front of the goal and blocked the ball, but the ball did not bounce far. Digan followed in time and made a low shot with his left foot in front of the goal. The ball was blocked by Castella and still got into the goal.

Two goals behind, Brescia also made a desperate throw. In the 41st minute, Martinez made a free kick on the left side, Caracciolo headed the ball forward, and Tebi reacted in time and held the ball out of the crossbar.

In the second half, Atlanta continued to control the situation. In the 72nd minute, the score was almost expanded. After Degan and Pacini played a wonderful cooperation, Degan made a long shot, but was saved by Castella.

In the last few minutes of the game, Brescia formed a siege against Atlanta's gate, but in the end, Atlanta kept the lead until the end and won seven consecutive league victories.

"Everyone can see that we are now on the right path. Everyone in the team is very united. Whether it is the main force or the substitute, everyone is working hard to create the best record in Atlanta's history!"

After this game, Degan, who was once again elected the best player, was also very excited during the interview.

"Of course it feels great to be able to score goals, but what I care more about is that the team can win. Who said that at the beginning? By the way! It's the Swede, but I said in advance that I'm not imitating him!"

Before leaving, Degan did not forget to make a joke with the reporter.

After this game, Atlanta unexpectedly rose to the top of the table. In this round, Juventus challenged Lecce and finally got a draw, and the points were overtaken by Atlanta and fell to the second place.

As for AC Milan, although they successfully appeared in the group in the Champions League, their results in the league are difficult to be satisfactory, only ranking sixth in the table.

Gariani once again sent a goodwill signal to Degan in an urgent interview after the game: "We are happy with the results made by Degan, but I hope he can wear AC Milan's robe!"

Originally, Degan's call to AC Milan seemed very cold. Seeing Atlanta's record getting better and better, it seemed that it was increasingly difficult for Degan to return to Milan.

At this point in the league, Atlanta deserves the title of new tycoon, whether people admit it or not.

At the top of the league, if they can maintain their current state, wait until the winter break and introduce a few more powerful generals to supplement the thickness of the team's bench. Maybe they really have a chance to touch the honor that they have never been exposed to for more than 100 years.

Mandolini is also full of ambition now. At the beginning of the season, he was full of thoughts about how to relegation, but now?

Mandolini can't help but start fantasizing!

With a magic weapon like Degan, coupled with excellent young talents such as Montolivo, Pacini and Lazari, plus the assistance of veterans such as Tebi, Albertini and Sara, why can't they fight for it?

Of course, the first thing that needs is the support of the club. There are 38 long games in Serie A. Relying on the current lineup, once the second half comes, injuries will increase, physical problems will occur, and the results will definitely fluctuate. They can't expect Degan to suddenly break out every game.

But the question is how can we pay from the stingy Mr. Chairman's pocket in Atlanta?

You should know that in the summer, other teams are busy attracting reinforcements, but Atlanta is a monetary tightening. The only deal that pays the transfer fee is the introduction of Rivalta, and the rest are either on loan or free transfer.

Now this lineup, relegation, and even fighting for a good ranking are enough, but it is obviously far from achieving a breakthrough.

It's not just Mandolini, but also Degan made suggestions to the Atlanta chairman in an interview with reporters.

"The current situation in Atlanta is very good. I think we should take a long-term view and achieve better results, but the team's current lineup is not enough to support this goal, and the team's management should take action."

Mandolini followed and told reporters: "The team is striving for the greatest success, but we need more powerful players to participate. I hope the club can make greater investment during this winter break to help the team improve its combat effectiveness!"

Unfortunately, neither the head coach Mando Lini nor the team's leading star Degan have received the signal they deserved.

Not only that, Degan even heard that the club might trade Pacini to Florence during this winter break.

As a super fan of Serie A in his previous life, Degan certainly knew that Pacini left Atlanta this winter and moved to Florence.

But now the team's results are so good that the club actually has to rely on selling players to cash out. Degan can't help but feel angry. It is the time when it is necessary to strengthen its strength that the club has done a self-destruction. How can Digan not be angry with this kind of short-sighted behavior?