Gasperini explains hug with ‘improbable’ Lookman: ‘He will be the captain’

Gian Piero Gasperini hugged Ademola Lookman throughout a on Sunday and praised the Nigerian striker after the sport: ‘I’m satisfied he will be the captain earlier than the tip of the season.’

Lookman scored a aim in Atalanta’s hammering 4-0 win over Juventus in Turin.

He was and hugged his coach, Gasperini, on the touchline.

“When a bunch spends 300 days collectively in a 12 months, individuals can have totally different views,” Gasperini stated at a post-match press convention attended by

“Lookman grew to become a improbable participant when he improved his notion of the staff. He used to have a extra particular person method. He wasn’t a foul man, however he principally centered on the person. He made Atalanta nice, and Atalanta made him nice. I’m satisfied he will be the captain earlier than the tip of the season.”

after the Nigeria worldwide missed a spot-kick in February in a Champions League sport in opposition to Membership Brugge.

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