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Argentine coach Eduardo Domínguez has completed 100 days in charge of Atlético-MG.

The assessment of this start to his tenure is considered positive behind the scenes.

The coach secured the team a place in the round of 16 of both the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana, and also managed to revive the team in the Brazilian Championship before the break for the World Cup.

With the backing of the board, the manager will have a calmer training period, but he will need to rack his brains to rebuild the squad after significant losses.

The ge website, then, took stock of the coach’s spell with Galo so far.

Performance in Numbers

Despite flirting with the relegation zone during dramatic moments in the Brasileirão, Domínguez managed to lift Galo in the final stretch of the first half of the season. The team finished the first half of the league in 9th place with 24 points, just two points behind the G-6, which is the club’s main goal in the tournament. Looking only at the Brazilian Championship, there have been 7 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses (44% efficiency).

One tactical curiosity marks this start to his tenure: the Argentine has not repeated a single lineup across his 24 matches in overall charge. Across all competitions, the coach has recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, which represents an exact 50% efficiency rate.

Standout Players and Trusted Men

The team’s improvement was directly linked to the resurgence of some players and the consolidation of others under the current coaching staff. Goalkeeper Everson is the ultimate trusted man, being the only player to start all 24 matches.

Outfield, Renan Lodi was the second most-used player, with 21 appearances, establishing himself as one of the team’s main weapons. Center-back Ruan Tressoldi took on a leading role in defense, making 18 appearances. Besides them, midfielder Bernard and forward Alan Minda also hit their stride, becoming key pieces in the Argentine’s system.

Major Departures

Domínguez’s biggest challenge for the second half of the year will be dealing with the dismantling of vital pieces from the core of his team. The biggest loss in the squad is striker Hulk. The team idol and technical leader signed with Fluminense, leaving a huge gap in Atlético’s attack.

In defense, the confirmed departure is center-back Junior Alonso. The defender had regained confidence and a starting spot in the final stretch of the half-season, but he already has a deal in place with U.S. soccer and will no longer wear Galo’s shirt after the World Cup.

Transfer Window and Planning

With the transfer window set to open on July 20, Atlético-MG is looking for reinforcements, but the board has already said it will not make major financial investments. The focus will be on market opportunities and low-cost deals.

Domínguez understands the club’s financial reality and is asking for reinforcements in every area, but makes it clear that he will not accept signings just to add numbers to the squad:

"My thinking has not changed that we have to strengthen every area. Knowing and understanding the club’s finances, whether there is money to invest or not. We need good players. We are not going to bring players in just for the sake of it."

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

📸 DOUGLAS MAGNO - AFP or licensors