Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman continues to shine for Atalanta as the Serie A side claimed their ninth consecutive victory, defeating AC Milan 2-1.
The win sees La Dea temporarily top the table, awaiting Napoli’s result against Lazio.
Lookman scored the decisive goal, meeting a set-piece delivery late in the match to seal three points after Alvaro Morata’s equalizer canceled out Charles De Ketelaere’s opener.
Speaking to Sky Sport via Football-Italia, Lookman expressed confidence in Atalanta’s form:
“It’s a very important game against a very strong team that is doing well in the League. We performed well tonight, three big points, and we continue like this. We believe in ourselves as a team, so we stay together and take it game by game.”
African Player of the Year Ambitions
Lookman, named Man of the Match, is also in contention for the African Player of the Year Award and shared his excitement about the nomination:
“It’s an honour to be nominated for this prestigious award. Of course, anyone who is nominated would like to win it. It’s a dream!”
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Carnesecchi Encourages Scudetto Dreams
Goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who joined Lookman in the post-match interview, highlighted Atalanta’s growing maturity under pressure:
“It’s a fantastic performance, a very tight game decided by incidents. We’ve shown excellent game-management, which is key for a long season.”
As fans in Bergamo chant about the Scudetto, Carnesecchi urged optimism:
“At this moment, we’re in great shape, so it’s only right that the fans dream, and we can dream along with them. The more we stick together, the better we can do.”
Having won the Europa League last season, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side has firmly established itself among Europe’s top clubs, setting the stage for an exciting Serie A title race.
