Italy, Gasperini and Atalanta are still in awe of Luis Muriel’s level this season. The Colombian forward has been key for the Bergamo team, despite not having so many minutes and not being a frequent starter. In Serie A, of 20 games played, only in 7 has he been a starter.
“Muriel has played more than anyone, really, it’s just that he’s very effective from the bench. He is an extraordinary player, maybe he does not start as a starter, but he always plays“, said Gian Piero Gasperini at the end of the match against Cagliari where the Colombian scored a great goal for the 0-1 victory as a visitor.
The attacker has extraordinary numbers that amaze the Italian press. Calciomercato highlighted that the 13 goals he has in Serie A have been only in 669 minutes, setting an impressive mark and beating players like Ibrahimovic who needs 69 minutes to score, while Muriel does it in 51 ‘.
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Muriel does not convince the betting houses in Italy
With three months to go to the end of the season, Luis Muriel is in the top 5 of the top scorers in Serie A. He is in number 4 with 13 goals to 3 of the top scorers Cristiano Ronaldo and Lukaku, then Ciro Immobile and Zlatan Ibrahimovic follow on the list with 14 touchdowns.
According to bookmakers in Italy, the Colombian is the least favorite and has a high odds. CR7 is the main candidate to be the Supercannoniere. For now, Muriel hopes to continue with the same effectiveness and help the team qualify for places in Europe.
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Atalanta faces Napoli in Serie A, prior to the historic meeting with Real Madrid for the round of 16. Muriel can be fundamental in both games.
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