Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman continues to prove his worth at Atalanta by setting a personal record despite being unexpectedly left out of the team’s starting lineup in their 3-2 defeat against Cesc Fàbregas’ Como.
The Serie A clash, held at the Gewiss Stadium, saw Lookman step off the bench to make his presence felt, Footballrover reports.
Atalanta took an early lead through Davide Zappacosta’s strike, only to see Gabriel Strefezza level the score before halftime.
An unfortunate own goal by Sead Kolasinac handed Como the advantage, and things went from bad to worse when Alieu Fadera fired a third past Atalanta’s defense with a sharp angle shot.
Lookman breaks new record
Lookman was introduced nine minutes into the second half as Atalanta searched for a way back into the match.
His influence quickly became apparent, and though the team faced a daunting 3-1 deficit, the Nigerian forward didn’t give up.
Deep into stoppage time, Lookman coolly converted a penalty won by teammate Dusan Vlahović, cutting the scoreline to 3-2 and marking a personal benchmark in the process.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN TRASFORMA IL RIGORE!
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That late goal set a new record for Lookman in Serie A, as it was the first time in his career that he had scored in four consecutive matches in Italy’s top flight.
Lookman, an indispensable asset for Atalanta
His recent form has been nothing short of remarkable, with goals against Torino, Fiorentina, and now Como building on his back-to-back strikes from last season.
What makes Lookman’s feat even more impressive is that he achieved it without being in the starting lineup, showing his ability to change games from the bench.
His tally of six direct goal involvements (four goals and two assists) across his last four Serie A matches highlights just how crucial he’s becoming for the Nerazzurri, particularly in pressure-packed moments.
Whether starting or coming off the bench, Lookman continues to show that he’s a difference-maker for Atalanta.
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