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Lookman and Gasperini Make Peace After Juventus Win
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini and Ademola Lookman seem to have patched things up after sharing a hug during La Dea’s 4-0 win over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Their relationship had been tense since last month when Lookman missed a penalty in a Champions League match against Club Brugge. Things got worse when Lookman ignored Gasperini after being substituted in the following game against Empoli.
Lookman, who scored Atalanta’s fourth goal against Juventus, was substituted 10 minutes before the end and hugged Gasperini on the sideline, signaling that the tension might be over.
“When a group spends 300 days together each year, disagreements happen,” Gasperini said after the match. He praised Lookman’s growth, saying the winger has become a better player by understanding the team dynamic.
“He used to play more individually, but now he’s more connected with the team. Lookman made Atalanta better, and Atalanta made him better. I’m convinced he could become the captain before the season ends,” Gasperini added.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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