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Atalanta Player Ademola Lookman Hits Back at Coach’s Penalty Criticism After Defeat
Nigerian Player Ademola Lookman expresses displeasure with criticism over missing a penalty in recent match against Club Brugge.
The match ended in a sad defeat of Atalanta’s 3-1 to Club Brugge in the Champions League.
Due to the tension after the match the coach spoke critically to the media “Ademola Lookman is one of the worst penalty-takers I’ve ever seen.”
Reacting to the remark, Ademola shows his displeasure in a post on his Instagram page. “It’s not only saddening me on a day like this to have to write this statement most of all because of what we have achieved together as a team and as a city.”
He expresses his hurt and understanding for the recent match. He shares that the team is hurting and he takes responsibility for the penalty miss but shares his sadness over being singled out and criticized.
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.
The player is revealed to be Onyeka who he spoke about in the recent interview.
“He brings a different quality and probably a different profile to the midfield players we have.
“As I say, the profile is slightly different and I think that helps us in terms of the options and the competition in the middle of the park for us.”
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, after their last match, shares an update on the injured team members after their last match.
He shared an update on Saka and stated that he is doing better after going through a hip injury. “His hip is improving a lot. Hopefully, he’ll be ready soon.”
He added about the other team members: “Martin is getting better and will be back in a few days, and Jurrien is fit for the weekend.”
Super Eagles footballer, Alex Iwobi, speaks on the World Cup and reveals their hope to play in the 2026 World Cup.
He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have in your career, a memorable moment. But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been.”
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