Monza's forward line is sluggish, Atalanta has reached the top four of the Europa League, and the league has added strength to the championship?
Monza's forward form has indeed slipped recently. Although the team is unbeaten in 5 consecutive rounds and has won 2 in a row, the offensive firepower is obviously lacking. Monza, the main striker, has seen a noticeable reduction in the number of shots on goal in recent games, and wonderful goals have been rare. According to the people, Monza may be in a short downturn and need to adjust their form.
Atalanta's impressive performance in the Europa League has rekindled hopes for a title in the league. Atalanta drew 0-0 at Liverpool in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals last Thursday and eliminated Premier League giants 3-1 on aggregate to reach the last four.
It was definitely a hard-fought win. After leading 3-1 at home in the first leg, Atalanta suffered a strong comeback from Liverpool in the second leg away from home. As Champions League winners and Premier League leaders, Liverpool have always been excellent at home. Throughout the game, they dominated possession and kept pressure on Atalanta's defence.
Fortunately, Atalanta's defensive line performed quite well, and the centre-backs withstood the pressure at crucial moments and defused Liverpool's attacking threat on several occasions. Atalanta's goalkeeper Muskra also had an excellent performance, making a number of brilliant saves in the game to keep his team a valuable clean sheet.
Although it ended up in a 0-0 draw, with a three-goal advantage at home, Atalanta finally eliminated Liverpool with an aggregate score of 3-1 and reached the last four of the Europa League. This is definitely a remarkable achievement for Atalanta. As a mid-table team in Serie A, it was a remarkable feat to be able to beat Champions League winners Liverpool.
Atalanta's outstanding performance in the Europa League has undoubtedly rekindled their hopes of winning the Serie A title.
Currently, Atalanta sit in Serie A, seven points behind leaders Napoli. Although the gap is a bit wide, there are still nine rounds left in the league, and Atalanta have every chance to catch up. They have been in excellent form on all fronts this season, reaching the last four of the Europa League and reaching the final of the Coppa Italia.
If Atalanta can make it all the way to the final in the Europa League, it will undoubtedly add a lot of motivation to their quest for the league title. Once the Europa League distractions are resolved, they will be able to focus all their energy on the league title. Moreover, Atalanta's frequent defeats against strong teams in European competitions this season will surely carry over to the league.
However, Atalanta still has a long way to go if they want to win the title. The top three teams in Serie A, Napoli, AC Milan and Inter Milan should not be underestimated. Napoli have been in excellent form this season and have led the table for a long time. AC Milan and Inter Milan, despite their recent ups and downs, remain the biggest obstacle to Atalanta's title.
In addition, Atlanta's own state is also a big concern. As mentioned at the beginning, their forward firepower has indeed declined, and the lack of attacking power has become a major problem. If Monza and other key strikers can't regain their form soon, Atalanta will have to suffer in the remaining crucial games.
Judging by the current situation, Atalanta's hopes of winning the title are not slim. They have repeatedly beaten strong teams on all fronts this season, which is enough to prove their quality. As long as there are no major ups and downs in form, Atalanta are more than capable of winning the Serie A title.
To achieve this, Atalanta must put a high priority on each remaining game. They can no longer let their guard down on the road as they did against Liverpool. Instead, Atalanta must give it their all and pick up three points in every game.
The team's main squad must also return to its best form as soon as possible. Monza and other strikers need to shake off the slump and regain their goalscoring touch. The playmaking core of the midfield should also play a leading role and provide wonderful assists to the forwards. At the back, it is important to remain solid and avoid aberrations as much as possible.
Only if the team remains in top shape will Atalanta be able to make it all the way to the remaining nine league games and finally win the Serie A title. Once they win the league title, combined with their previous performances in the Europa League and Coppa Italia, Atalanta will be the biggest winner in Serie A this season.
Even if they don't qualify for the Serie A title, Atalanta's performance this season has been impressive. As an emerging mid-table team, they frequently beat strong teams in European competitions, and can be described as the dark horse of Serie A. I believe that in the next few seasons, Atalanta will be able to shine on the stage of Serie A and even European competition.