To beat Atalanta, Paulo Fonseca is surely hoping that Christian Pulisic will be in top form tonight.
As reported by Il Corriere dello Sport, the American's positioning is seen as a key to breaking down Atalanta's man-to-man tactics.
Wearing the number 11, Pulisic will operate between the lines in the attacking midfield role specifically tailored for him by Paulo Fonseca.
Since the start of the season, Fonseca has consistently placed him there because it makes him more decisive. And the stats back it up: 8 goals and 6 assists in 19 matches so far.
Overall, no one in Italy has performed better than him since his arrival last summer (23 goals and 17 assists in total).
The former Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea player hasn’t scored in Serie A for exactly two months. As the Italian newspaper points out, his last league goal came during the away match in Florence, a game remembered for less-than-positive circumstances.
Pulisic is free to roam vs Atalanta
In that part of the pitch, the former Chelsea player has the freedom to roam, always finding the best position to receive the ball and decide how to continue the play. The Portuguese coach is relying on his star, Pulisic, to bring consistency in performance and results.
