Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman commented on the statements made by the team’s head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who publicly criticized the player for a missed penalty in the Champions League playoff match against Brugge.
Ademola Lookman“I am sad that I have to write these words, as we have achieved so much together as a team and as a city. The fact that I was singled out in this way is not only painful, but also deeply disrespectful. Not least because of the immense hard work and dedication that I have always put in every day to help this club and the incredible fans from Bergamo succeed.
Honestly, I have had many difficult moments during my time at the club, most of which I have never spoken about because, in my opinion, the team should always be protected and should come first. And what happened last night makes it even more painful for me.
We, as a team, are disappointed with the match result. During the game, the regular penalty taker entrusted me to take the penalty, and to support the team, I took on the responsibility. Life is about challenges and turning pain into strength, which I will continue to do,” Lookman wrote on his Instagram page.
