Ademola Lookman: Pisano Backs Nigerian Forward To Improve at Atalanta

Ademola Lookman: Pisano Backs Nigerian Forward To Improve at Atalanta

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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  • Ademola Lookman's agent Pisano has explained that the Nigerian forward will soon resume scoring goals
  • The Nigerian forward has not scored for Atalanta in their last six games and concern has been raised
  • Lookman and his teammates will be facing Napoli in their next Serie A encounter this coming weekend

Guiseppe Pisano who is the agent of Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has backed the Nigerian star to improve his games this season in the Italian Serie A.

The former Everton player had a strong start to the season at Atalanta firing in all cylinders infront of goals, but things have changed in recent games.

Lookman has been struggling to find the back of the net in his last six appearances in the Serie A, and fans are now worried over his form.

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Ademola Lookman: Pisano backs Nigerian forward to improve at Atalanta. Photo by Giuseppe Maffia
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According to the report on Complete Sports, Pisano is of the views that Lookman will soon return back to scoring ways this term in all competitions.

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Statement made by Pisano

“Thanks to Gasperini, he is growing week after week, and we are sure that he will be even more of a protagonist.”

Meanwhile, Lookman and his teammates at Atalanta are currently occupying sixth position on the Serie A table with 42 points after 25 games played.

Lookman and his teammates will be heading to Napoli this coming Saturday for their next Serie A battle.

Lookman happy to choose Nigeria

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Ademola Lookman finally cleared the air over his decision to choose the Super Eagles of Nigeria over England, claiming he has no regret playing for the west African nation.

The Atalanta forward was born in London to Nigerian parents and was eligible to play for the Three Lions but decided instead to represent the three-time African champions.

Despite playing for England at a youth level, Lookman snubbed the Europeans for international duties and joined the Super Eagles.

The winger stood by his decision as the best step for his career.

Speaking to Sports Brief on the performances of Lookman, Super Eagles coordinator, Pascal Patrick explained the 25-year-old has been in wonderful form.

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