Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring for Atalanta in their Serie A draw against AC Milan.
Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has praised Ademola Lookman for his standout performance in the club’s 1-1 draw with AC Milan on Tuesday night in Bergamo.
The thrilling Serie A encounter saw Samuel Ricci open the scoring for Milan with a deflected strike early in the first half. However, Lookman responded brilliantly before halftime, firing home a precise equalizer to secure a valuable point for La Dea.
The goal marked Lookman’s first of the season, coming after a summer filled with transfer speculation linking him to several European clubs.
Speaking to DAZN Italia after the match, Juric couldn’t hide his admiration for the Nigerian international’s attitude and quality.
“I think we pushed him (Lookman) to play more than perhaps he should’ve done in these games because we wanted him to achieve match fitness,” Juric said.
“He is a particular type of guy, but in training and on the pitch, he is a sight to behold—just a spectacular player. A winner, with incredible determination, and I am very happy for him.”
Juric also revealed that Lookman had predicted his goal just a day before the match.
“We were only talking yesterday—he said if he trains like this, the goal will come, and today he scored a great goal.”
Lookman’s return to scoring form will come as a huge boost for Atalanta, who are looking to stay competitive in the Serie A top-four race this season. The 26-year-old forward has been a key figure for the club since joining from RB Leipzig, earning praise for his creativity, pace, and work ethic.
As Atalanta prepare for their next league fixture, Juric and fans alike will be hoping that Lookman’s confidence in front of goal continues to grow.
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