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Nigeria's Ademola Lookman had a rare quiet outing for Atalanta against the brave Udinese in the Serie A.
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman had a rare quiet outing for Atalanta in their Serie A match against Udinese, which ended in a goalless draw on Saturday evening.
This result was the first time Atalanta failed to score since their Champions League match against Celtic on October 26, 2024, with Lookman being effectively neutralised throughout the game.
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Lookman, who has been a standout performer for Atalanta this season, was substituted after just 62 minutes as manager Gian Piero Gasperini tried to find a the winner which proved elusive in the end.
In the encounter, the Super Eagles forward was unable to create any chances or make key passes, completing only 79% of his passes and failing to successfully execute his only attempted dribble.
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His performance was notably subdued, as Atalanta struggled offensively, and the African Player of the Year did not manage a single shot on target during his time on the pitch.
The draw was disappointing for Atalanta, who missed the opportunity to reclaim the top spot in Serie A. They now sit two points behind SSC Napoli after 19 matches.
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Meanwhile, Udinese, despite being without their Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye due to injury, currently occupy ninth place in the league standings.
This match showed a rare off day for Lookman, who had previously been in excellent form and was aiming to reach his 50th career goal in Europe’s top five leagues.
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His lack of impact in this game contrasts sharply with his usual contributions, where he has been instrumental for Atalanta this season.
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