The Digest:
Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino has acknowledged the impact of losing winger Ademola Lookman to Nigeria’s AFCON campaign, calling him a “strong, decisive” player. Rooted in the storm of international duty, Lookman’s absence comes as the Serie A side faces a congested fixture list.
Key Points
- Lookman has scored three goals in 10 appearances for Atalanta this season.
- Palladino said the club will miss him but expects returns from injured defenders.
- The winger will miss key Serie A matches against Inter, Roma, and Genoa.
- His absence also affects games against Bologna, Torino, Pisa, and a European friendly.
- Lookman was named in Nigeria’s provisional 55-man AFCON squad.
- Palladino stressed the need for squad depth: “I need everyone to feel involved.”
- Atalanta will rely on returning players like Kolasinac and Scalvini during this period.
Sources: Soccernet, Sky Sport
