Europa League: Atalanta Manager Hails Lookman's Display Against Sporting Lisbon

Ademola Lookman

Gian Piero Gasperini, the manager of Atalanta, lauded Ademola Lookman after the Nigerian forward assisted the Serie A team in defeating Sporting Lisbon of Portugal on Thursday night.

Giorgio Scalvini and Matteo Ruggeri, both members of the academy, scored in Gasperini's team's 2-1 victory over the hosts.

Lookman excelled during the game, posing challenges to Sporting Lisbon's defense.

The seasoned strategist had nothing but admiration for the Nigerian winger, after the game.

"Lookman had perhaps his best performance of the season and also one of the best for Atalanta. He created many dangerous situations and is improving, but I don't know if he will be able to replicate last year's goal tally," Gasperini was quoted by Sky Sports Italia.

"Lookman had perhaps his best performance of the season and also one of the best for Atalanta. He created many dangerous situations and is improving, but I don't know if he will be able to replicate last year's goal tally," Gasperini was quoted by Sky Sports Italia.

Atalanta currently holds the group lead with a perfect record and six points after two games.

Sporting and Sturm Graz are next with three points, but Polish champions Rakow are still without a point or a goal.