By Rasaq Oboirien
Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini has provided an update on Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, who is still recovering from a knee injury.
The Atalanta striker has been sidelined for over a month and may not be ready in time for the club’s Champions League match against Club Brugge.
In a statement to Bergamo News, Gasperini discussed the injury status of his team following a scoreless draw against Cagliari on Saturday.
“Kolasinac and Lookman trained well, but they are following a differentiated training regimen. We will assess their conditions in the next few days, especially considering that we might need to go into extra time on Tuesday,” he said.
“Kolasinac is closer to recovery, while Lookman is doing fine; he moves well but is still feeling some discomfort. The knee is a delicate area.”
Regarding the team’s performance, with four wins out of 12 in 2025, Gasperini acknowledged, “Absences are significant because they can affect our performance. Teams that come here often struggle, and we must find solutions and the right movements against teams that play very defensively. We’re facing challenges, and it’s up to us to improve and resolve this situation.”