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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.
Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.
“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.
“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”
Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.
While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.
When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”
Former player Paul Merson shares his predictions on this weekend’s Premier League games.
He shared Leeds United vs Manchester City – Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Manchester City.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace – Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace.
Arsenal vs Chelsea – Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea.
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