Ademola Lookman and Alvaro Morata head into the Atalanta-Como conflict needing statements of intent.
Lookman’s summer time was turbulent: , a push to go away and a standoff with the membership, earlier than talks with coach Ivan Jurić and the board eased tensions.
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A quick cameo at Torino and a begin in Europe confirmed flashes however the winger nonetheless wants rhythm and end-product to win again the followers, .
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta seems to be on in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Membership Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Pictures)
Lookman and Morata must impress in Atalanta-Como
Morata’s problem is completely different: professionalism unquestioned however output lacking. The Spain worldwide selected Como and Cesc Fàbregas over different choices and has labored selflessly however continues to be looking for his first objective.
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The stress ticked up with a nationwide crew omission that his head coach defined was tactical somewhat than punitive.
COMO, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Alvaro Morata of Como 1907 seems to be on earlier than the Coppa Italia match between Como 1907 and FC Sudtirol at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on August 16, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“The choice was technical,” Spain boss Luis de la Fuente stated. “Morata stays crucial for us and will probably be. I’m certain he’ll have a superb season.”
Saturday’s highlight affords each forwards the right platform to flip the narrative.
The match kicks off at 19:45 BST (20:45 native time) in Bergamo.