The Mexican Jurgen dam It is Atlanta United’s most recent signing. Last week his incorporation into the American team was officially announced.
Something that Jurgen has been criticized throughout his career is his ability to send quality centers once he reaches the bottom line. The same player has mocked himself regarding his centers with videos on TikTok. But his new coach at Atlanta United, the former player Frank de Boer, highlighted the centers as a positive quality in Damm.
“It always helps to have these types of players on the court and it can strengthen our payroll. I think it can complement our forwards very well with their individual actions and good centers,” said the Dutch coach from the concentration of his team in Orlando.
Damm joined the list of Mexican players as Rodolfo Pizarro, Oswaldo Alanís, Javier Hernandez and Alan Pulido, who have reached the MLS this 2020.
“Jurgen is a player who can play great on both sides with good crosses. Especially with Josef (Martínez) when he can return and contribute what he showed last year. He is an experienced player who has played at the highest levels, a quality player, “said De Boer.
Atlanta United will debut in the ‘MLS is Back’ tournament as part of Group E on Saturday against New York Red Bulls. Damm will join the team until after the tournament, as he is still in the process of his work visa.
“We prepare for the game with the same seriousness as other games. We did not have a normal preseason for this tournament, we have not played 90 minutes. We are not at 100, but the quality is there,” said De Boer.
Atlanta suffered the significant loss of star striker Martínez, who underwent surgery on his knee and is still recovering. But they have the offensive talent of players like Pity Martínez, Ezequiel Barco, Manuel Castro and Matheus Lipstick.
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