3 key players for Atalanta this season

2. Marten de Roon

AS Roma v Atalanta BC - Serie A

Another player that is very crucial to Gasperini's style of football is Marten de Roon. The 27-year-old is arguably the most underrated midfielder in Italy and has often been overshadowed by other attacking players in the Atalanta squad.

De Roon is responsible for dictating the play from the heart of midfield. Offensively he may not directly contribute to goals, but he drops deep and builds up the attack from those positions. This further allows the wing-backs to take advance positions and supplement the attack.

Defensively, the midfielder possesses exceptional positioning abilities and can disrupt the opposition team's counter-attacks. The Dutch international has contributed to six goals and averages 2.4 tackles per game this season, showcasing his prowess in attack as well as defense.

The midfielder will be a key player for La Dea in the remaining part of the season as they look to achieve domestic as well as European success.

Furthermore, with the Euros around the corner, the 27-year-old midfielder will hope to continue his excellent run of form and impress the Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman.