‘I can’t beg him to play’ – Atalanta coach, Juric drops Lookman for Lecce game

Atalanta caput manager Ivan Juric has publically criticised Ademola Lookman, confirming that the Nigerian guardant volition not diagnostic against Lecce connected Sunday.

The coach’s comments item the ongoing hostility betwixt Lookman and the nine aft a turbulent summer.

Juric was blunt successful his pre-match property conference. “Ademola volition not beryllium acceptable for tomorrow,” helium said, explaining that the contented was not conscionable astir fitness.

He emphasised that Atalanta required “spirit, humility, passionateness for the shirt,” qualities helium feels Lookman is presently lacking.

“I person a precise bully narration with Lookman, but I shouldn’t person to beg him to play,” Juric stated. “It works the different mode around. We are Atalanta and helium represents the city. We request what Atalanta represents: hard work, humility, these are antithetic values.”

The 27-year-old has not played immoderate competitory matches this play and skipped pre-season friendlies, raising questions astir his commitment.

His lack follows a chaotic summertime successful which a projected determination to Inter collapsed.

Frustrated, Lookman submitted a transportation petition and released a nationalist connection criticising the nine earlier returning to the UK to bid alone.

He lone rejoined the squad 5 days earlier the commencement of the Serie A campaign, leaving him down his teammates successful preparation.

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