Atalanta

  • Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona. Lookman sustained a knee injury in Atalanta’s Serie A clash against Como last weekend. The Nigeria international is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks. The winger’s return date will be determined after more tests in the upcoming days.…

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  • Ademola Lookman underlined his credentials as the favourite for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year by putting up a superb display in Atalanta’s 6-1 rout of Verona in a Serie A game on Saturday night. Lookman, who is among the 10 nominees for the prestigious award registered two goals and two assists in…

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  • Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, has revealed the reason behind Ademola Lookman’s early substitution against Venezia. Colombia international, Juan Cuadrado took the place of Lookman after the break. The winger struggled to make impact in the game before his substitution. Gasperini stated that the Nigerian showed signs of tiredness. “He was probably tired too, then…

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  • United are conscious that Rasmus Hojlund is more potential than the finished article, but believe Erik ten Hag’s coaching could help mould him into an elite player. Marcus Rashford may need to play some games as United’s focal point while the 20-year-old striker from Atalanta adjusts and gains experience. Long-term he is seen as a…

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  • Pierluigi Gollini has returned to parent club Atalanta at the end of his loan spell at Tottenham. The 27-year-old was on a season-long loan from the Serie A side, but, as he was back-up to France captain Hugo Lloris, he only made 10 appearances, the last of which came in January. A Spurs statement read: “We can confirm the…

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