Lookman Hits Back At Atalanta Coach After Penalty Criticism

Ademola Lookman has hit again at his Atalanta coach and supervisor Gian Piero Gasperini, accusing him of constructing “deeply disrespectful” feedback following the membership Champions League exit.

Lookman made his return from damage as a half-time substitute in Atalanta’s Champions League play-off second leg with Membership Brugge. The winger got here on once they have been 5-1 down on mixture however took simply 36 seconds to tug a aim again.The winger missed the spot kick, and Gasperini referred to as him “one of many worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen” after the sport.

Responding to Gasperini’s feedback, Lookman launched an announcement on Wednesday, saying: “It saddens me on a day like this to have to put in writing this assertion – most of all due to what we now have achieved collectively as a group and as a metropolis.“Being singled out within the method I’ve been not solely hurts however feels deeply disrespectful, not least due to the immense laborious work and dedication I’ve at all times put in every day to assist deliver success to this membership and to the unimaginable followers of Bergamo.

“In fact, I’ve handled many tough moments throughout my time right here – the vast majority of which I’ve by no means spoken about as a result of for my part the group should at all times be protected and should come first. This makes what occurred final night time much more hurtful.

“Together with our unimaginable followers, we as a group are hurting too with final night time’s consequence. Through the match the designated penalty taker instructed me to take the penalty; and to help the group I took duty within the second to take action. Life’s about challenges and turning ache into energy which l’ll proceed to do.”