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Atalanta Suffer Blow as Ademola Lookman Ruled Out of Barcelona Clash

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Atalanta's Ademola Lookman will miss the Champions League clash with Barcelona due to a knee injury, with the Nigerian star expected to be sidelined for three weeks.



Atalanta has suffered a significant blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Barcelona, as star forward Ademola Lookman has been ruled out due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old Nigerian suffered the injury during training, with the club confirming that he had hurt the lateral joint in his right knee. As a result, Lookman will not travel to Spain for Wednesday's match.


In a statement, Atalanta revealed the extent of Lookman's injury, saying he would be sidelined for “around three weeks.” This is a huge loss for the Italian side, as Lookman has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists. His impressive performances have been crucial to Atalanta's success, including his hat-trick in last season's Europa League final triumph over Bayer Leverkusen.



Atalanta has consistently punched above their weight in recent seasons, both domestically and in European competitions. Under the guidance of coach Gian Piero Gasperini, the Bergamo-based outfit remains a contender for the Serie A title, sitting seven points behind leaders Napoli. They are also performing admirably in the Champions League, where they currently occupy seventh place in the 36-club league phase. However, with several teams closely bunched together, Atalanta knows that anything less than a win against already-qualified Barcelona will likely result in a playoff spot.



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