The secrets of Atlético Tucumán: a phenomenon that with few resources outshines the greats and dreams of the Professional League

Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguezone of the figures of the surprising Atlético Tucumán, did not hesitate in his response a few minutes after the 4-0 victory against Central Barracks. “Obviously we have the right to get excited,” said the 22-year-old forward. the expert Christian Menendez went a little further. “I feel they underestimate us a little. What I emphasize about the team is that it goes game after game and thinks of nothing else and no other rival than the sum of the points ”, warned the Pole. Also Luca Pussini, the father of the creature, put words to him at this time. “The present is very beautiful, the future is exciting, but we have to keep our feet on the ground,” said the DT. It is perceived: illusion and joy go hand in hand in Dean from Tucuman, that sensational team of Argentine football that, for example, has a price 8 times lower than that of the Marcelo Gallardo river.

The feeling is unmistakable for the amount of advantage points that Atletico Tucumán He took out his pursuers: he will fight the tournament until the last dates. And it is that the team that commands Pusineri is a serious matter: he won 9 games, tie 5 and lost only 1 (1-3 against Arsenal in Sarandi). The big names, on the other hand, do not react, despite their millionaire budgets.

According to the portal Transfermarkt -specialized in transfers and transfer market issues-, Tucuman’s team that started the semester is valued just over 12 million dollars, numbers far from those of teams like River and Boca. The Millionaire It has a market value of up to $ 96 millionMeanwhile him Xeneize It has a value of 79 million. Who is Atlético’s most valuable player? Augusto Lotti: $ 1,800,000. Meanwhile, River’s is Nicolás De La Cruz (13); that of Boca, Alan Varela (7).

Another point where Atlético can hardly overshadow the two giants of Argentine football is that of reinforcements. The team from the capital of Tucuman included five players, but also lost several soldiers. Seven players were looking for new horizons and, for this reason, al Dean made an effort to fill in the gaps.

Leadership was right in the market. Carlo Lampe He arrived free from Vélez and is the undisputed holder in goal, Jonathan Sandoval He came on loan from Argentinos and is a piece of change, the Colombian André Balanta he made himself available to Pusineri to reinforce the midfield, Matteo colonel come in and show interesting things, and the Paraguayan Enrico Borgia he covered in advance the departure of Federico Andrada.

Coronel, Sandoval and Balanta joined in similar operations: free loans. The former Independiente DT squad has strengthened in all lines, and has kept a steady pace to enjoy this gift. Those who arrived did so at no cost and have already begun to show results. On the other side of the road are Boca and River, who have added prominent names, but are still not delivering the desired results.

But in addition, the hope of the people of Tucumán has football reasons. If reality is what you feel and breathe, Thinking about the Atlético champions is not a utopia because they play well and with a definite idea. In theory, it is a defensive team that bets on counter attacks. The graphic data: they barely marked him 6 goals in 15 dates Y he kept his bow clean 11 times. “It’s nice that people recognize the work we are doing,” said Carlos Lampe. And he added: “This gift is a bit surprising for us too.”

The statistics that the Professional football championship They also serve to measure which team Atlético Tucumán is. Only 5 throws keep ball possession less than 45% and there is the Dean. But at the same time, only 7 teams kick more than those led by Pusineri: River, the one with the most points, 16.5; the Tucumans, 13.4.

Since Atlético does not grow from the role, usually does not accumulate subscriptions. Those commanded by Marcelo Gallardo drive in this area with 532 touches per game (with 80% effectiveness), while those of Tucumán add 344 per duel (72%).

The magnifying glass and all the lights are on the cast of Tucumán and will be even more so when they face Boca at the Bombonera on Sunday. It will, without further ado, be a litmus test, an opportunity to hit and make it sound powerful. Boca have an important hierarchy, national level players who are very good. We must try to make our proposal, our idea, with humility and sacrifice ”, said Pusineri.

With 12 finals aheadAtlético Tucumán are thrilled to shout at the champion with a clear identity and with the unconditional support of their fans. And with this it eclipses the millionaire teams of River and Boca. Without many names of weight, but with a squad in which everyone pulls for the same part, the Dean goes for the company and for the story.