Super Eagles-eligible defender reveals the secret behind Serie A’s best defence

The Goddesses have been near-perfect in defence and environment friendly in assault to sit down joint-top of the Italian Serie A desk 

Atalanta centre-back Caleb Okoli has recognized humility and arduous work as the key behind the Goddesses’ wonderful shows in defence.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s males have the most effective defensive report within the Italian Serie A, conceding solely three objectives in eight video games.

Solely AC Milan, Torino, and Cremonese have breached Atalanta’s defence, with the Goddesses shutting out 5 different groups.

Okoli has appeared in seven of these matches, and the 21-year-old defender was once more considered one of Atalanta’s higher performers as they floor out a 1-0 win over Fiorentina on Sunday.

Nigeria worldwide Ademola Lookman scored the winner within the 59th minute of that encounter on the Gewiss Stadium.

Okoli is happy with the defensive output of the Serie A high-fliers, and the teenager has recognized humility and arduous work as the key behind the optimistic outcomes.

“It’s a nice emotion and we’re very targeted on doing the most effective from recreation to recreation,” Okoli informed DAZN, as per Tutto Atalanta.

“The key? The coach humbly makes us work with sacrifice on daily basis. We began properly on this preliminary part of the championship; particularly on the defensive stage we’re exhibiting nice persona.

“I’m proud of the victory towards Fiorentina; I dedicate this success to my household.”

Okoli, for Italy or Nigeria?

Final 12 months whereas on mortgage in Serie B, Okoli was the defensive pillar on which Cremonese constructed their profitable Serie A promotion marketing campaign.

And now, in his first season in Serie A, the younger centre-back is exhibiting the standard wanted to combine it with the large boys.

Okoli’s brilliance is not going to go unnoticed for for much longer.

Born in Italy to Nigerian dad and mom, the defender might quickly be the centre of consideration for the Azzurri and the Tremendous Eagles.

He has, nonetheless, featured for Italy on the U19, U20, and U21 ranges.