By Gwurld4026 
Hurtful Comments: Lookman Defends Himself Against Coach
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has publicly responded to sharp criticism from his coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, following Atalanta’s recent Champions League exit.
In the decisive match against Club Brugge, Lookman missed a penalty, contributing to Atalanta’s 3-1 defeat and 5-2 aggregate loss. Post-match, Gasperini labeled Lookman as “one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen” and stated that Lookman was not designated to take the penalty.
In response, Lookman took to social media to express his disappointment, describing the public criticism as “deeply disrespectful.” He emphasized his consistent dedication to the team and clarified that he was instructed by the designated penalty taker to take the shot.
This incident has sparked discussions about internal dynamics at Atalanta and the handling of player-coach relationships, especially in high-stakes situations.