Ademola Lookman praised his Atalanta teammates after winning the Man of the Match award in their 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Nigerian forward contributed a goal and an assist, emphasizing the team's collective effort and their ambition to strengthen their position in Europe.
Ademola Lookman expressed gratitude to his Atalanta teammates after being named Man of the Match in their 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. The Nigerian forward contributed significantly with a goal and an assist during the match held on Wednesday night.
Reflecting on the achievement, Lookman acknowledged that individual accolades stem from collective effort, stating, “It’s always nice to receive these awards. I wouldn’t have been able to do that without the team.” He emphasized the importance of the win for Atalanta as they aim to strengthen their position in Europe.
Lookman remarked on the match's significance, especially following their earlier defeat to Arsenal. “Tonight’s victory was very important for us to make another step, stronger in Europe,” he noted. He further highlighted the need for continued improvement, adding, “Every performance, we try to build on. Today was a good performance, so we will build on that and look forward to the next game.”
Looking ahead, Lookman expressed excitement for their upcoming match against Genoa, underscoring that every game is crucial for the team’s momentum. With their focus set on maintaining this positive trajectory, Atalanta looks forward to the challenges ahead in both domestic and European competitions.
