News reports have indicated that Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman will miss the Barcelona UCL fixture for Atalanta due to injury.
It has been reported that the African Player of the Year 2024, Ademola Lookman will not be available for selection in the UCL this week in the highly anticipated fixture against Barcelona due to an injury he sustained.
Ademola Lookman’s knee injury comes as a major setback for Atalanta BC, especially with their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against FC Barcelona on Wednesday fast approaching. The Nigerian forward, who has been in outstanding form this season with 14 goals and 7 assists in 27 matches across all competitions, is now facing a spell on the sidelines.
Reports suggest that Lookman sustained the injury during a training session on Monday, and while the exact details remain unclear, his absence is expected to extend beyond the Barcelona game. He could potentially be out for up to a month, which might also jeopardize his involvement in Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March.
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news, highlighting the significant impact of Lookman’s injury on Atalanta’s attacking options. His contributions have been crucial to the team’s success this season, and missing him for key Serie A fixtures as well will undoubtedly pose a challenge.
The severity of the injury is still being assessed, and further medical evaluations in the coming days will provide a clearer picture of his recovery timeline. Until then, Atalanta faces the tough task of coping without their star player.
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