Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, says any coach would be happy to have Ademola Lookman in his squad following the Nigerian’s exploits against Empoli on Sunday.
The Nigeria international sealed victory for Atalanta at the Stadio Castellani in the second in the 59th minute, dribbling past three defenders before firing a right-footed low effort past Guglielmo Vicario.
Hans Hateboer scored the opener in the first half.
Atalanta’s display has left Gasperini a delighted man but more importantly, he preserved words of praise for Lookman, who has been one of his star players since arriving from RB Leipzig on a permanent deal at the start of the season.
The 25-year-old is Atalanta’s top scorer in the league this season scoring five Serie A goals from 12 matches and chipped in one assist.
“Lookman has scored five goals and always gave a strong contribution to the team,” he told Sky Italia after the game.
“He has technique, pace and he is a player any coach would be happy with. We realised pretty quickly what he was capable of, he was convincing from the start.”
Gasperini will hope to keep his starting role when Atalanta host table leaders Napoli at Gewiss Stadium on Saturday.
The encounter will see him face off with Super Eagles counterpart Victor Osimhen, whose last appearance in Serie A saw him score a hat-trick against Sassuolo.
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