Atalanta secures Champions League spot and Venezia boosts Serie A survival with win
Venezia has beaten Fiorentina 2-1 to keep alive its hopes of remaining in Serie AMAY 12 • Associated Press
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN
15 G •
4 A •
2.5 SPG
15 G
4 A
2.5 SPG
Goals in two straight Lookman scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing seven times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Monday's 2-1 win over Roma.
Impact Lookman found the back of the net in the 9th minute to open the scoring in the match while leading Atalanta in shots and chances created. The forward has goals in back-to-back matches while combining for eight shots, eight chances created and 22 crosses over his last three appearances.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Roma Lookman (Achilles) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Roma.
Impact Lookman is back with the team Monday and is not missing any time due to his Achilles injury, as he is back on the team sheet. He is a regular starter and should continue in the starting role he immediately sees against Roma, bagging 19 goal contributions in 29 appearances (27 starts) this season.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Roma clash Lookman (Achilles) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Roma on Monday.
Impact Lookman has recovered enough to be an option and will have a shot to continue starting as he reportedly trained fully Monday. Mario Pasalic and Marco Brescianini would be the fallbacks if he didn't. He has scored once in the last five matches, notching eight shots (three on target), eight key passes, 31 crosses (seven accurate) and 21 corners.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Roma game Lookman is in doubt for Monday's match versus Roma after battling Achilles soreness during the week, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Lookman trained on the side late in recent days but could still be called up, and perhaps even start, if he felt well on game day. Mario Pasalic, Marco Brescaini or Daniel Maldini would replace him if he were unable to play or start.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Nets in Monza game Lookman scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Monza.
Impact Lookman often wreaked havoc in the final third and bagged his first goal since early March with a clever finish in front of the goalie. He's up to 19 in the season. He also tied his season high in crosses. He has launched four or more in the last seven contests, amassing 39 (10 accurate) and adding 11 shots (three on target), 13 key passes and 25 corners.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Roma and Lazio catch up with Juventus in fight for 4th place in Serie A
With three rounds to go, the race for the fourth Champions League qualifying spot from Serie A has become even tighterMAY 4 • Associated Press
Creates three chances versus Lecce Lookman had two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), three key passes and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.
Impact Lookman had a pretty good performance and paced his team in chances created but wasn't super dangerous when finishing. He has uncharacteristically failed to contribute to a goal in the last six matches. He has always had at least four crosses and two corners during such a stretch, totaling 29 (eight accurate) and 19 respectively, adding nine shots (two on target) and 11 key passes.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Four shots and five crosses in win Lookman recorded four shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over AC Milan.
Impact Lookman took four shots, which was his most in the last five games. However, he only put one shot on target. This was also his first shot on target in the last five games. He also created two chances and attempted five crosses. In his last eight matches, he has attempted 40 crosses, with 12 being accurate.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Sends in four crosses in win Lookman generated four crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Bologna.
Impact Lookman led Atalanta in crosses as usual and now averages 3.5 crosses in 33 appearances (29 starts). The midfielder took all their four corner kicks in the match. He also won the second most duels (six) for his side.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Engulfed by Fiorentina Lookman recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Fiorentina.
Impact Lookman had a muted display like most of the Atalanta squad in this one and salvaged his day only through a decent number of deliveries, but he wasn't very precise. He has registered three goals, 16 shots (eight on target), 13 chances created and 24 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five fixtures.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Liverpool make 27-year-old Serie A star priority target to replace Mohamed Salah amid contract uncertainty: Reports Liverpool have identified Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman as a top target to replace Mohamed Salah if the Egyptian leaves this summer, acco...
MARCH 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Produces despite loss to Inter Lookman created five scoring chances and registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan.
Impact Lookman put up respectable numbers, leading his side in two offensive stats, even though the Atalanta frontline had a muted display relative to its standards. He has found the target four times in the last five rounds, adding 22 shots (11 on target, 14 key passes and 21 crosses (nine accurate).
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Lookman and Gasperini hug and make up ahead of Atalanta's title showdown against Inter
Ademola Lookman and his coach Gian Piero Gasperini appear to have made upMARCH 13 • Associated Press
Scores versus Juventus Lookman scored one goal to go with six shots (four on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Juventus.
Impact Lookman was the busiest attacker for his side throughout the game and eventually joined the goal fest with an easy finish on a late counter to round out the result. He improved to 13 goals in Serie A. He has bagged four in the last five matches, adding 20 shots (11 on target), nine key passes and 17 crosses (seven accurate).
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli keeps pressure on Serie A leader Inter by beating Fiorentina. Atalanta wins 4-0 at Juventus
Napoli kept up the pressure on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it finally got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over FiorentinaMARCH 9 • Associated Press
Liverpool and Chelsea locked in Premier League 3-horse race for Serie A attacker: Reports Liverpool and Chelsea are set to engage in a three-way transfer battle for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. According to Fichajes.
MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Active against Venezia Lookman created three scoring chances and had five shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Venezia.
Impact Lookman had a positive performance even though his team didn't break through and he missed an easy one in the second half. He paced his squad in attempts. He has hit the net five times in his last six appearances, notching 22 shots (11 on target), 11 key passes and 19 crosses (seven accurate).
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli holds Serie A leader Inter to 1-1 draw after substitute Billing scores late equalizer
Napoli substitute Philip Billing stopped Inter Milan from taking a significant step towards retaining the Serie A titleMARCH 1 • Associated Press
Phenomenal performance Lookman scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 5-0 win against Empoli.
Impact What a tumultuous week it has been for Lookman. After his own manager publicly criticized his penalty-taking abilities, Lookman responded by putting in a marvelous shift against Empoli four days later. In 76 minutes, Lookman scored two goals, created the most chances in the match with four, completed the most dribbles in the match with three, and won four of his seven ground duels. Lookman now has 12 goals and five assists in 18 Serie A starts, and has scored in four of Empoli's last five matches. He will look to continue his excellent run of form against Venezia this Saturday.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Ademola Lookman-Gian Piero Gasperini beef, explained: Why Atalanta star hit back at coach over penalty miss | Sporting News Canada Atalanta were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League by Club Brugge, and veteran head coach Gian Piero Gasperini remarkably turned on star...
FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ademola Lookman-Gian Piero Gasperini beef, explained: Why Atalanta star hit back at coach over penalty miss | Sporting News Atalanta were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League by Club Brugge, and veteran head coach Gian Piero Gasperini remarkably turned on star...
FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ademola Lookman set for Atalanta exit following war of words with manager Gian Piero Gasperini over costly Champions League penalty miss | Goal.com US Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is expected to leave the Serie A club this summer following a war of words with manager Gian Piero Gasperin...
FEBRUARY 19 • GOAL.COM
Atalanta winger Lookman rejects coach Gasperini's comments about his costly penalty miss
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman says he is saddened by coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s comments over his failure to score from the spot against Club Brugge in the Champions LeagueFEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press
Ademola Lookman issues statement following criticism from Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini after missed penalty in UCL clash Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has issued a statement in response to the criticism he faced from manager Gian Piero Gasperini after the UEFA...
FEBRUARY 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
