‘There was a mistake’ - Atalanta manager admits to error in Lookman's substitution
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Atalanta manager admits to error || Imago

‘There was a mistake’ - Atalanta manager admits to error in Lookman's substitution

Stephen Oladehinde 08:19 - 07.04.2025

Gian Piero Gasperini, the Atalanta manager, admitted he made a mistake by substituting Ademola Lookman after the team lost on Sunday.

Lazio defeated Atalanta 1-0 in a Serie A match at Bergamo's Gewiss Stadium on Sunday, denting their chances of winning the Serie A.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru created the assist for his team-winning goal that put Lookman’s team to the sword. 

However, it was the Super Eagles' forward substitution that caught everyone off guard in the 74th minute.

Gasperini explains Lookman’s substitution 

The manager’s decision to substitute Lookman visibly angered the player, who left the field and sat on the bench, irritated and frustrated..

Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini was also red carded.| Imago
Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini was also red carded.| Imago

Gian Piero Gasperini explained after the match that he had intended to substitute Ederson, not Lookman.

"Yes, there was a mistake. I said Ede, they understood Ade," he told DAZN, according to Calciomercato

Ademola Lookman in action || Imago
Ademola Lookman in action || Imago

The manager confirmed that the substitution was an error due to a misunderstanding. It was Ederson ("Ede"), not Lookman ("Ade"), who was meant to be substituted.

Lookman failed to score in three straight Serie A matches, including the game against Lazio, marking the third time this season he's experienced such a goal drought.

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