Atalanta boss Raffaele Palladino has thrown his full weight behind in-form forward Ademola Lookman, describing the Nigerian star as an “essential asset” as the club pushes for a stronger second half of the season.
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Lookman, who struggled with inconsistency earlier in the campaign, has rediscovered his spark under Palladino’s management. Since the Italian tactician took charge, the Super Eagles forward has delivered a series of influential performances, combining goals, creativity, and relentless work rate that have reignited Atalanta’s attack.
Palladino, visibly pleased with the 26-year-old’s resurgence, credited Lookman’s professionalism and hunger.
According to him, Lookman’s renewed confidence and tactical maturity make him indispensable to Atalanta’s evolving system.
The coach emphasized that the forward’s current form is not a temporary upswing but a clear signal of his growing importance to the Bergamo side as they chase European ambitions.
With Lookman firing again and Palladino backing him as a cornerstone of the project, Atalanta appears poised to build even bigger momentum in the weeks ahead.