Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has said Ademola Lookman will not feature in the side’s Serie A clash with Leece on Sunday (today), Prompt News reports.
Lookman is yet to make an appearance for Atalanta this season following a transfer standoff.
The 27-year-old however featured for Nigeria in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda, and South Africa in the past week.
There were expectations he will be integrated back into the Atalanta squad for the game with Leece.
Juric has however declared that the winger will not be in his squad.
I have an excellent relationship with him, but I don’t have to beg him to play,” Juric said ahead of the Lecce match.
“Ademola will not be ready for tomorrow.“It’s a truly unpleasant and difficult situation
“It’s a truly unpleasant and difficult situation.
“It’s clear that Lookman is a top player, but we all believe that Atalanta need human values.
“As a coach, I feel that we need other things: spirit, humility, a good feeling for the shirt.”
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