Ademola Lookman Set For Atalanta Return After Weeks Away

Ademola Lookman is ready to join Atalanta’s squad again. The manager, Ivan Jurić, confirmed that he will be available for their next match after being out, including a failed transfer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ivan Jurić said Lookman is back and will be available from tomorrow. He had been away since July, and things got tense after his proposed move to Inter Milan failed, leading him to formally request a transfer. However, Lookman is back in training now, so he might play his first Serie A game of the season. Atalanta had a few injuries, so his return is good timing.

ATALANTA’S SEASON SO FAR

Atalanta started the season with mixed results. They are currently 5th in Serie A after four matches, with two wins and two draws after last weekend’s 3-0 win at Torino, where Lookman entered in the 87th minute for his first minutes of the season. Their attack struggled recently, with only four goals. Lookman was a key player last season, scoring 13 goals and making 8 assists in 31 league appearances. They have missed his speed and attacking instincts.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR LOOKMAN AND ATALANTA?

Atalanta will play Juventus next at home in Serie A. Juve is top of the table with three wins and a draw from four matches, and one more game than Napoli who is one point behind and plays later today. Both teams want points, and Atalanta hopes Lookman’s return will improve their attack. A win could see them overtake Juventus, but a loss might increase the gap to the chasing teams. Lookman might play, and fans hope to see his best form again.