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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman might be on the verge of leaving Atalanta after a two-season spell with the Serie A club.
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Gasperini insists Lookman has improved
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Ademola Lookman score a hat-trick in the UEL Final
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The Nigerian winger scored 16goals in all competitions last season
Atalanta’s manager Gian Piero Gasperini is delighted with the improvements shown by Ademola Lookman; a struggling player in England to a pivotal figure in Atalanta’s attack.
“Lookman wasn’t a top Player before.” – Gasperini
Lookman’s journey to glory reached its peak in just concluded season as he emerged as Atalanta’s standout performer, guiding the club to their first-ever European title.
Atalanta won the UEFA Europa League crown with a resounding 3-0 victory over German champions Bayer Leverkusen, with Lookman sealing the historic success with a sensational hat-trick.
Reflecting on Lookman’s evolution, Gasperini said, “Lookman is a top player today, but he wasn’t before.”
Gasperini attributed Lookman’s turnaround to painstaking work and patience, likening his approach to that of an artisan craftsman.
The Italian manager insists Lookman’s newfound maturity, evident in his increased involvement in games, desire for the ball, and enhanced teamwork.
“He was strong but tended to light up in flashes and at other times would disappear from the game, he was the same in training sessions.
“I worked with him using the patience of an artisan craftsman, what he did in the last few weeks feels like his maturity.
“He wants the ball, participates in the game, and works with his teammates,” he told Football Italia.
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed admiration for the progress shown by Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman throughout the current season.
Ademola Lookman has not been included in Atalanta’s squad for the Serie A fixture against Spezia.
Ademola Lookman is still not fit to return to action and will miss Atalanta’s Serie A fixture against AS Roma on Monday night.
Ademola Lookman will miss Atalanta’s League clash against Fiorentina later today, coach Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed.
Super Eagles Manager Jose Peseiro has the luxury of working with two in form Attackers in, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, but the gaffer has had to explain why both are different and complimentary at the same time.
No Regrets! Gasperini defends Decision to drop leading scorer Lookman against Napoli
written by Moses Ojewunmi
Atalanta boss Gian Gasperini has explained why Ademola Lookman didn’t start the Serie A game against Napoli on Saturday night.
Atalanta’s head coach Gian Gasperini is worried over his side’s lack of goals but he’s banking on Ademola Lookman to rediscover his scoring form.
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