Atlanta United left-lower back Andrew Gutman says he's already forging a 'right connection' with new signing Thiago Almada.
The Argentine playmaker completed a club and MLS record $16m switch from Velez in the course of the week, linking straight up with his new teammates at their Guadalajara training camp.
Gutman himself is some thing of a newcomer having spent the 2021 season on mortgage at the New York Red Bulls, notching goals and two assists in 23 appearances. With USMNT prospect George Bello leaving for Arminia Bielefeld this low season, the 25-yr-old will be Atlanta United's tarting left-back.
Given the attacking roles complete-backs play in Gonzalo Pineda's system, it's important Gutman and Almada get to recognize every other well and forge sturdy chemistry on the sector. Despite a language barrier, that already appears to be taking place.
“I suppose he’s been a super addition. From the first actual education session, you may see the skills this guy has," Gutman said at a press convention on Friday.
“I don’t assume he speaks English, I don’t virtually talk that true of Spanish, but while we’re on the field we seem like we've a terrific connection so far. I attempt to positioned him in positions so that it will make him a hit on the ball, after which I’m usually seeking to deliver him options.”
If Gutman had any worries approximately integrating along with his new teammates, they're firmly inside the rearview reflect now. Atlanta United's training camp has kept the gamers collectively for prolonged durations, eating, slumbering, and socializing collectively.
“When you’re around the group for 2 weeks straight in a motel, ingesting meals collectively, schooling collectively, going for coffee collectively, that’s the most effective interplay you have got with human beings,” he stated. “So I assume it’s been beneficial for me to get to realize the crew higher.”
Atlanta United begin their 2022 marketing campaign at home to Sporting Kansas City on February 27.
