After a profitable evening out on the west coast in opposition to Seattle Sounders, head coach Gonzalo Pineda will not be seeking to make many modifications at house when Atlanta United tackle Nashville SC.
Pineda had modified from a four-at-the-back formation to a back-three after leaking in so many objectives because of defensive miscues, and lots of thought that he would proceed that very same concept in Atlanta’s 2-0 conquer Seattle.
Nevertheless, Pineda selected for a way more attacking formation and reverted again to the formation that Atlanta have usually performed in: 4-2-3-1. Having Tristan Muyumba as a defensive midfielder (who’s been spectacular in simply two appearances) permits Pineda to have extra attackers up entrance, and enjoying at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta will wish to placed on a present and dictate the sport on their phrases as they host Nashville.
The 5 Stripes appeared like a completely completely different facet after final enjoying on July 29 in Leagues Cup vs Cruz Azul. Pineda’s staff created quite a few probabilities throughout the recreation Sunday evening and the rating might’ve been rather more than 2-0.
Whereas a lot of the gamers within the beginning lineup are nearly a given, there may be one place particularly that’s arduous to nail down…
GK: Brad Guzan – The membership captain began the season off in poor kind however has been in first rate kind because the season has gone on, making two saves in opposition to Seattle Sounders whereas maintaining a clear sheet. However there is a excessive chance that this may be his final season with Atlanta.
RB: Brooks Lennon – One of many first names on the staff sheet, and he is proved that he can excel and supply teammates with sufficient service from both proper wing-back or right-back – tallying eight assists in MLS in 2023.
CB: Miles Robinson – The 5 Stripes’ best choice in protection, however are we watching the previous few months of him in an Atlanta shirt?
CB: Luis Abram – Within the first few months of the season, Juan ‘Juanjo’ Purata was getting a lot of the minutes at left center-back when Atlanta performed with simply two center-backs. However just lately, Abram has been benefiting from his alternatives within the place and might be in line for one more begin.
LB: Caleb Wiley – Like Lennon, Wiley has continued to point out his versatility wherever he is deployed at simply 18-years-old, and his switch worth continues to extend as groups from overseas will little doubt be maintaining a tally of the teen.
DM: Matheus Rossetto – The Brazilian has underperformed in 2023 however has appeared higher as of late, particularly in a midfield pairing with Muyumba.
DM: Tristan Muyumba – After solely two appearances, it is clear to see that Muyumba is the sort of midfielder Atlanta have been needing for fairly a while. His dribbling and fast passes across the field are important when the 5 Stripes are suffocating groups with possession.
RM: Tyler Wolff – In 12 video games in 2023 (4 begins) Wolff has scored 4 objectives and is at all times seeking to make a sneaky run on the again publish. Might he be in line for a begin over Edwin Mosquera?
AM: Thiago Almada – Maybe the primary title on Pineda’s staff sheet, Almada has been in high kind in 2023 with eight objectives and 10 assists. It appears he has taken kindly to the brand new No. 10 shirt that was most just lately worn by Luiz Araujo.
LM: Xande Silva – In his first look and begin for Atlanta, Silva appeared electrical and threatening when dribbling down the left-hand facet. He additionally is not afraid to take his man on, the sort of participant Atlanta have been lacking.
ST: Giorgos Giakoumakis – The ‘Tank’ added two extra objectives to his assortment in opposition to Seattle, scoring the one objectives within the recreation and is now one purpose behind Hany Mukhtar within the Golden Boot race with 12.
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