With the news of George Bello heading to Europe (Bundisliga), the question of who will step into his role down the left side has to be asked.
Atlanta United play-by-play voice Mike Conti, who called United's 4-0 exhibition victory over the weekend, feels he saw the next guy in line for Bello's spot.
"I thought Gutman played well in Athens, the friendly. Gutman is a little more pace-y than I had realized. Gutman is ready," says Conti. "Gutman had a really good year last year when Atlanta United loaned him to NY Red Bulls and the season he had last year opened the door to get George (Bello) where he wanted to be in Europe.
"George (Bello) reached his ceiling with Atlanta United and Gutman is at that level now, I don't think there's going to be a fall-off. George is a fan favorite, but what I saw from Andrew Gutman makes me think he's going to be just as good."
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