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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.
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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