The Digest:
Atalanta BC has officially sidelined Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, confirming that only players demonstrating “100 per cent” commitment will be selected, following a summer where the player sought a move to Inter Milan. The club’s new coach, Ivan Jurić, and director Luca Percassi have taken a firm, unified stance, emphasizing discipline as the non-negotiable foundation of the team.
Key Points:
- Lookman was excluded from the squad for Sunday’s match against Lecce.
- The forward spent two weeks away from the club during the transfer window, attempting to force a move.
- Director Luca Percassi fully backed Jurić’s hardline decision, stating the club’s principles are paramount.
- Jurić declared he will not “beg” players to play for the team.
- The incident marks a defining early moment for Jurić’s new era at the club.
- Atalanta is still searching for its first win of the season after two draws.
- The club’s philosophy prioritizes a “battling spirit” and total concentration above individual talent.
Sources: DAZN Italia, Club Statements
