Atletico Madrid are sweating over the fitness of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Wednesday.
Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman credited coach Diego Simeone for pushing him to achieve more after helping the team to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
Atletico Madrid's careful management of Ademola Lookman has come into focus following reports of concern over how the forward was utilised during Nigeria's recent international friendlies.
Atletico Madrid delivered a ruthless away performance to crush Real Betis 5-0 and book their place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, extending their unbeaten away run to eight matches.
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has moved swiftly to douse any potential tension between his star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting the brief on-field spat will not be allowed to disrupt the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.
Ademola Lookman inspired Atalanta's 3-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring one and setting up another during a devastating five-minute spell that decided their UEFA Champions League clash.