Ivan Juric confirms Ademola Lookman will in all probability be neglected of Atalanta’s Champions League journey to Paris Saint-Germain. ‘We’d like gamers who need to be there, it’s an disagreeable scenario.’
The Nigeria worldwide was a key determine of their Europa League victory in 2024, however his summer time tantrum when failing to pressure by way of a switch to Inter left him stranded.
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He deserted coaching for over two weeks, then returned when no one was ready to pay the €50m asking worth, however his perspective has been unimpressive.
Juric warning over Lookman perspective
EMPOLI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC reacts through the Serie A match between Empoli and Atalanta at Stadio Carlo Castellani on February 23, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
“Will probably be an awesome pleasure for us to play PSG, the strongest group on the planet at this second,” after a .
“We have to be good, hoping that in flip they don’t seem to be at their greatest. We’re assured that we will have our say. Will probably be a particular second for me too, as it’s my debut within the Champions League as a coach.”
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Lookman was neglected of the squad right now as a result of he , so is the door open for him to be there in opposition to PSG?
“I don’t suppose so, it’s an disagreeable scenario, it’s actually not good,” confessed Juric.
“He gave so much to Atalanta, however Atalanta gave so much to him too. We’d like gamers who’re prepared and need to be there, who care concerning the membership and need to enhance. We’ll see what occurs in future.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Ivan Juric, Head Coach of Atalanta BC seems to be on through the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Pisa SC at Gewiss Stadium on August 24, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Pictures)
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Atalanta took some time to interrupt Lecce down right now, finally dominating with a Charles De Ketelaere brace, Giorgio Scalvini header and Nicola Zalewski end.
“It was a tough recreation, the primary half was powerful, however we loosened up after the break and will’ve scored extra targets. The lads gave their all and deserve this success,” continued the coach.
“We had been too gradual transferring the ball within the first half and tried to pressure the sport, whereas as soon as we relaxed, it turned simpler. De Ketelaere is a splendid lad, with a lot high quality, and he places quite a lot of effort in too.”