Despite Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman’s sluggish start to the season and persistent transfer rumors, Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has stated that he has complete faith in the player.
In ten games in all competitions, Ademola Lookman has only managed one goal.
The 28-year-old apparently had a busy summer attempting to find a move, with teams like Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and Atlético Madrid reportedly expressing interest, but no deal came through.
A stressful period under former Atalanta manager Ivan Juric has also been a defining feature of Lookman’s season.
Lookman’s late substitution during a 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Marseille is said to have caused a falling out with Jurić.
According to reports, Palladino took over after coach Jurić was fired following a string of poor performances.
Palladino has prioritized getting back in touch with Lookman. “I firmly believe in Ademola. According to Tuttoatalanta, he stated, “He’s a strong player who can make the difference.”
“I called him personally while he was on the national team, as I did with all the others, because I need to speak to each individual player and understand how they feel,” he continued. He made a good impression when he returned, and I’ll assess his deployment based on what I saw throughout training and what I learn on the pitch. However, I’m betting on him as a player.
