Ademola Lookman played a key role in Gasperini’s side’s victories over Atalanta and Cagliari
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised Ademola Lookman’s excellent performance in the win over Cagliari, reports Soccernet.ng.
The Nigeria national team player, who had been unwell towards the end of the 2022/23 season, has made a triumphant return home.
He recently scored two goals in his last three games for the club, breaking a goal drought in the Super Eagles’ 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe.
Gasperini praised Lookman’s comeback, saying he was quick to dribble and throw in and was always dangerous when shooting.
“ Lookman is also having a good period. He achieved a lot today. We had some bad luck on the crossbar. He seems to be doing well, his dribbling and throw-ins are quick, his shots are It was always dangerous,” he said, as quoted by Gianluca di Marzio.
The former Leicester City star almost overtook compatriot Victor Osimhen on the Serie A top scorers list, but an injury setback prevented him from catching up.
He was also left out of Gasperini’s starting line-up and was left on the bench for the crucial game against reigning Serie A champions Napoli, where many believed he would start.
“It’s not that I don’t like Hojlund. He plays against strong opponents and isn’t always as decisive. Maybe Zapata was better that day. .It doesn’t necessarily make sense.
“The same goes for Lookman. “He contributed a lot early in the season, but one below-average game doesn’t change everything,” he previously said. , defended his actions.
Recently, manager Gasperini emphasized that Lookman’s development can continue and hinted that he would give the Nigerian winger more playing time in the future.
“He’s able to grow, make fewer passes, and be able to balance the game more.” Aside from the offensive revamp and the addition of Kolasinac, the team hasn’t changed fundamentally over the years. Not yet. Even today, when we made changes, Troy, Pašalić and Muriel came in. “As the game progresses, I hope that the other players who were on the bench today will also participate,” he added.
Atalanta are preparing to face Verona away, aiming to close the gap on the top four. Currently, he is just one point behind fourth-placed Juventus in the Serie A standings.
