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Lookman Seeks 10th Goal of the Season as Atalanta Face AS Roma in Serie A
Ademola Lookman is set to return to action as Atalanta face AS Roma at the iconic Stadio Olimpico in what promises to be a thrilling Serie A encounter.
The Nigerian international, who has been in sensational form this season, will aim to reach a personal milestone by scoring his 10th goal of the campaign.
Lookman, 27, has already found the back of the net nine times across all competitions, proving to be a crucial attacking force for La Dea.
His impressive performances have made him one of Atalanta’s standout players this season.
The winger was rested during the team’s emphatic 6-1 victory over Swiss side Young Boys in their last European outing, giving him fresh legs for today’s clash.
Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to name Lookman in the starting lineup against AS Roma, a side known for their tactical discipline under manager José Mourinho.
Lookman’s pace, creativity, and goal-scoring ability could be key in breaking down Roma’s defense.
Atalanta head into this fixture in scintillating form, boasting an unbeaten streak of 12 matches in all competitions.
This consistency has propelled them to second place in the Serie A standings, with 28 points from 13 games.
Gasperini’s team has combined solid defensive displays with clinical attacking performances, making them serious contenders in the league this season.
Their opponents, AS Roma, present a formidable challenge, especially on home turf.
Roma, led by Mourinho, are renowned for their defensive organization and ability to thrive in high-pressure matches.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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