After more than half a season, the new coach Inzaghi's Inter Milan has a strong momentum, not only achieving a leading position in Serie A, maintaining the top position to play an efficient attack and defense, but also finally raising his eyebrows in the Champions League and advancing to the round of sixteen. In the just-concluded Italian Super Cup, they also won the old rival Juventus team and stood at the top of the Apennines. If you want to give him a comprehensive evaluation of his performance so far, it must be a good score. However, the development of the club does not depend only on the manager, the role of the manager is also extremely important. Just as the so-called "smart woman is difficult to cook without rice", it is too important to buy players who are suitable for the team that the manager likes. For this, Marotta knows this, no, he bought the "True Blue and Black" general Gossens, creating a new surprise for the majority of fans. Gossens is a Serie A "senior cargo", and Inter, who won this fierce player, is indeed expected to continue to make progress.
Biography: A late-blooming winger
Robin Gossens was born in Emmerich, Germany, in 1994. Like many German players, he is a dual nationality holder, and his father is from the Netherlands, so he is a Dutch and German double material. Although he now chooses to play for Germany, Gossens spent a lot of time in the Netherlands in the beginning, and he also has a deep affection for the Dutch league. In last year's European Championship personal interview, Gossens also said many times that the professional twilight year has the opportunity to return to the Dutch League.
Gossens started his career at small and medium clubs in Germany, coming to Erten from the Boholt region and subsequently playing for Red. As an adult he came to the famous Club Vitesse in the Eredivisie, where he had a pleasant youth. In fact, in the German youth training system with many talents, Gossens is not prominent, and the very open environment after coming to the Netherlands has brought room for growth, and he has made rapid progress and has also received some recognition. From U19 to U21 to the echelon, Gossens performed decently, compared to Germany to play more opportunities.
However, Gosons, whose characteristics are not outstanding, still failed to impress the manager, and at the age of 22 he was "sold" to Al molo, where he played for 2 seasons. Thanks to him not giving up, he maintained a good professionalism. The atlanta scouts who had a history of digging in the Dutch League found him, and for just 2 million euros, Gosons came to the Apennine land to continue his career. After coming to Serie A, Gossens began to have a rhythm that suited him under the leadership of the manager and assistant coach, setting his position in the left forward/left back range, and his overall play style also stabilized. This laid the groundwork for his next progress.
In the first two seasons at Atalanta, Gosons was decent, his performance basically met the requirements of the manager, and the team was gradually developing and enterprising, and the results were steadily improving. The real explosion will be the 2019/20 season, in the 43 games in which Gosons has scored 12 goals and 10 assists, especially in Serie A, and playing extremely well is the best team for left-back. In the 2020/21 season, he continued to shine, playing 11 goals and 6 assists in serie A alone. In Euro 2020, Gossens broke out completely, and he was an important offensive launch point for the German chariot with 4 goals and 3 goals.
Gosons played excellent data
Gossens, who was not well known until the age of 25 or 6, can also be regarded as a representative of the late development of the great instrument. He is not greedy and not easy to compete, and he is very low-key in terms of personality and style of play, which may be the reason why he is "not too hot". However, Gossens, who has proven himself, has a very good standard, otherwise Ma Zong, who is more shrewd than the fox, would not have chosen to sign a contract with him. Is Gossens suitable for Inter? What is his future in the Nerazzurri? And what problems need to be paid attention to?
The reason why Gossens is suitable for Inter
1 - Good wingers to solve the problem of lack of personnel in the team
Everyone knows that Inter won Inzaghi Jr. to fill the gap that Conte left, and this strategy is relatively "affordable". Also the main three-centre-back system, Xiaoyin does not need too many adjustments, can directly "take over", which is also a good choice that Inter can give in difficult times. However, today, the team has come out of the predicament, and the overall results are particularly good, so it is necessary to look to the future. The shortage of people is also exposed here, especially on the flanks.
Veteran Perisic is really in danger, and after returning from Bayern on loan, the issue of his ownership has always been the focus of discussion in Nerazuri. After all, sabre is old, but the annual salary is not low, even if this season has played well, Inter still have to consider new people. At present, there may be uncertainty about the renewal of the Croatian Flying Wing, and it is particularly important that the prophet prepares in advance.
The 27-year-old Gossens is a all-you-can-eat player on the left, with left-back, left-wing-back, left-wing-back and even left-wingers all coping. He has shown this perfectly in Atalanta and germany, and there is no need to question it. More importantly, Gossens absolutely does not pick the system, whether it is Gasperini's overall oppressive style of play, or Loew's combination of sides and center, he can cope with it freely, which is really too critical. Now that Inzaghi Jr. attaches great importance to the left and right flanks, the arrival of Gossens is bound to be a great improvement in the strength of the squad.
Can play too many positions Gosons
The loan -- buyout method will not pose too many challenges to Inter's finances, and the overall cost price is also very reasonable, which is still due to the Marotta team, which is really powerful. In addition, Gossens signed up to 2026 with an annual salary of 3 million euros. That's reasonable for a 27-year-old player who's been playing and has proven himself. The deal was also widely recognized by Inter fans. From a location and business point of view, this operation can be scored high.
2- Comprehensive technology, stable and full of tension
Gossens is a Dutch-German double athlete, so his personal technical characteristics are also tainted with the advantages of the two countries. His footwork is more delicate, and he can use his technical ability on the court to excel, steep slopes and create opportunities. This is especially evident in the Atalanta squad, where the team's oppressive play is often able to push the opponent to the opponent's half; when the right opportunity is not sought, Gossens and A-Gomez will take turns to attack and create pressure on the other side. This is a concentrated display of technical characteristics and a direct proof of his ability.
Plugging in, dribbling, assisting, Gossens has a good rhythm
In addition, Gosons's calmness, composure, and low-key are also rare good qualities. For this, one must "thank" him for his German origin. In the game, Gosons rarely has the problem of "head iron", and so far in his career, he has only recorded 1 red card (2 yellows to 1 red), although the fight is very fierce, but the scale is still more reasonable. Especially considering that I have played in Serie A for many years and am familiar with the rhythm here. So joining Inter will not have any problems in this regard.
Gossens' defence is of the upper middle level in serie A's full-back group. In each game, Gossens can probably give 1.5 steals (Serie A left-back 6th, the same below), 1.3 interceptions (3rd), 1 unblocking ball and 0.2 blocks (8th), and the overall ranking is higher. Although he is not fast, he is full of hard work, always appears in a more critical position, and his professional attitude can score high.
Stats from Gossens defence (Serie A record for 2020/21)
The benefits of composure are more reflected in the offensive end. Gosons is not just a simple defender, he has a very clear attribute of a knife guard, and he is particularly willing to plug in and find opportunities. The multi-goal characteristics of each season are convincing proof. On the offensive end, Gossens's choices are often reasonable, the pass success rate can be guaranteed to be around 80%, and the average pass is 40+ times per game. In terms of assists, good chances, key passes and other organizational data, he can rank in the top 10 of the Serie A left-back list, and he is capable.
Gosons quickly plugged in and scored a goal
Gossens appeared in the right place to shoot and score
Stable and well-tensioned, it is a technical feature of Gossens. After joining Inter, Gosons will most likely appear in the position of the main left wing-back, and when he cooperates with Lautaro and Zheko in front of him, Gosons's technical characteristics and composure attributes can be stimulated, and he will be the key to the Blue and Black Army to a new level.
2021 full-back goals: Gosons leads
3- Tall and lively, mighty but dexterous
Gossens is a 183-centimeter-tall full-back who can come to the middle of the road in many moments to help his centre-back teammates. On the defensive end, the figure is indeed not a loss. Many tall players have had the problem of slowness, but Gossens looks fine, the speed is not lost, can reach the average "speed" requirements, serie A rarely see anyone can eat Gosons raw.
The Gössens heat zone map is very active
In addition to these aspects of Gossens' contribution on the defensive end, it also focused on the attitude of giving. Gasperini's system is extremely oppressive, requiring players to fight back on the spot after conceding a goal. For this, the German is a good implementation of the manager's arrangement, in the game can always see him in the front of the team to carry out the roundup, the overall efficiency is also very high. And in attacking against the opponent's full-back, he can also use his body characteristics to break through and play very smart. In addition, Gossens also has a good ability to compete for the landing point, and he also has a meritorious experience in set-pieces.
Gossens' header hit the post
Inter's Perisic has similarities with Gossens in many attributes, compared to the younger Gossens, who are more impactful and more comprehensive. I believe that he will be the "upgraded version" of the veteran Page, and I also believe that little Inzaghi will be able to use him well.
Gosons' issues and potential challenges of joining Inter
Gossens is called a "premium cargo" by many fans, and from a theoretical point of view, this is certainly a good deal, and it is naturally extremely beneficial to Inter's performance improvement. However, everything is perfect, and Gossens must have his own problems. This may be an important factor restricting his progress and his personal performance at the new club.
The first is the issue of personal injuries. Gossens has been recuperating since his injury against the Bernese youth on 30 September, and has not played for about 4 months, which is definitely a big question mark in personal form. It is reported that he will return in January, which is an awkward point in time, although there are national team match days to continue to rest. And he can find a few points of level, it is unknown.
The second is the issue of club compatibility. Gossens' versatility is excellent, and I have argued above. However, the time point when he joined Inter is not the opportunity to give the foot cooperation such as the summer window, but the winter window and the need to adjust before he can join the team. You know, Inter has a lot of tasks in February, the Milan derby and the key battle with Napoli, the Champions League knockout match with Liverpool, will start. At what time is It appropriate for Gossens to come back? Will it not disrupt the existing arrangement and quickly adapt to the system? This is something that the coaching team needs to think about seriously.
Again, there is the locker room problem. Inter has a tradition of German and Argentine factions, and Gossens needed to adapt when he arrived. Coupled with the fact that he will most likely "squeeze" Perisic, the resulting team stability challenge is a big problem that cannot be underestimated. At this critical moment of the season, it is not worth it to make a small mistake, and both the manager and the manager should know this truth.
epilogue
Overall, Inter's purchase of Gosons is a 90-point deal, which is also highly praised by the outside world. For the player himself, this is a recognition of his strength and an important opportunity for a career leap. Gossens, who has always been a professional, will inevitably strive to play a high level. For Little Inzaghi, this is a big gift package for the New Year, and it is also a great affirmation of Chairman Zhang Kangyang and Marotta for his personal work. I hope to use this flying wing well and bring good results. For the club and the fans, this is a very important signal: Inter not only does not have more pressure problems, but also strives to make progress!
(Li Qian)