Atalanta, Lookman leaves Zingonia and skips training: fans up in arms | OneFootball

The atmosphere around Atalanta is heating up. After the players returned from international duty, the case involving Ademola Lookman continues to be a hot topic in Zingonia and among the Atalanta fans.

Atalanta, Lookman case: leaves Zingonia and misses training. Fans outraged

The reconstruction: the return and the missed training

As reported by L’Eco di Bergamo, Lookman returned to the sports center yesterday after his commitments with Nigeria, requesting to do individual training. Today, however, the player arrived early in the morning at Zingonia, only to leave the facility before the final training session, not participating with the rest of the team.

This action immediately fueled tensions and controversies. The situation is far from resolved and risks further compromising the relationship between the forward and the Bergamo environment.

Juric's words

The issue now falls to Ivan Juric. The Atalanta coach spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match against Lecce and will be called upon to clarify the incident. His statements will be crucial to understand whether it is a simple misunderstanding, a physical problem, or a deeper rift with the club.

Ivan Juric announced at the press conference that Lookman has not been called up for the game against Lecce. “Ademola will not be ready for tomorrow, it is a truly unpleasant and difficult situation,” said the Atalanta coach, referring to the player's request to train separately and the decision not to participate in the final training session. “As a coach, I felt we need other things: spirit, humility, truly feeling the jersey. We need to do better and also take responsibility. We need belonging. I want to win tomorrow.” “We are Atalanta and we must represent the city with humility and work regardless of the result,” he added. “Things need to be clear, and it is clear that Lookman is a top player, but we all believe that Atalanta needs human values.”

The mood of the fans: protests against the player

Meanwhile, the discontent among the fans did not take long to surface. In recent hours, near the stadium, banners and messages with a harsh tone have appeared: “Lookman unworthy.” A clear sign that the patience of the fans is now at its limit.

A situation yet to be deciphered

The immediate future of Lookman remains uncertain. Juric will have to manage a case that risks having repercussions not only on a technical level but also on the environmental one. The match against Lecce, in this context, becomes a test not only for the team but also for the cohesion of the group and the credibility of the Atalanta technical project.

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