Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, prays for an early exit for Nigeria within the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations event in order that Ademola Lookman might be along with his staff once more, PUNCH Sports activities Further stories.
Gasperini can be hoping Lookman, who was included in Nigeria's remaining squad for the event, doesn’t get injured through the event following the winger's match-winning heroics for Atalanta of their 1-0 win over Lecce on the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Saturday .
The 26-year-old is one among eight debutants listed by coach Jose Peseiro for the AFCON ranging from January 13 to February 11.
It took a daisy-cutter within the fiftieth minute from Lookman to safe a ninth Serie A win for Atalanta, who now occupy sixth place forward of the match between Juventus and Roma.
His aim was his seventh in eighteen league video games and his final contribution earlier than leaving for AFCON responsibility with Nigeria, leaving Atalanta a bit brief on assault.
“It was a superb race, sadly Lookman flies out tomorrow, however we’ve got Muriel, Scamacca, De Ketelaere, Miranchuk and Toure. It will likely be a possibility for them,” Gasperini instructed DAZN.
“I don't wish to faux that I want Nigeria doesn't do effectively, however we clearly hope that Lookman received't be away for too lengthy. We particularly hope that he doesn’t get injured.”
“We struggled within the final ten minutes, however Lecce deserves credit score for that. It's by no means straightforward, they’re effectively organised, so we needed to be affected person and that additionally means giving them a scoring alternative every so often.”
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