Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman is set to make his return to Atalanta’s squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League second-leg playoff against Club Brugge.
Lookman, who sustained a knee injury during a training session last month, has missed the team’s last six matches across all competitions. After weeks of rehabilitation, he participated in part of Sunday’s training session, raising hopes for his comeback. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, he is expected to be fit for Tuesday’s match at Gewiss Stadium, where Atalanta will look to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.
Lookman has been a key player for Atalanta this season, contributing 14 goals and seven assists in just 24 appearances across all competitions, underscoring his importance to the squad.
In other news, Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed his satisfaction after defender Calvin Bassey scored his first goal of the season in the club’s 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest last Saturday. Bassey’s goal was crucial in securing the win, and Silva praised his development, particularly in improving his positioning in the penalty area.
Silva commented, “The players’ celebration showed just how much they value Calvin as a teammate. Scoring his first goal for Fulham is a milestone, and he has quickly become a cherished member of the team. We’ve worked on improving his positional awareness, so it was incredibly rewarding to see him get that goal.”
