Ademola Lookman was not in Atalanta’s squad that lost 2-1 away to Torino in Sunday’s Serie A game.
Lookman has now missed Atalanta’s opening two games for the Europa League champions.
His absence from Atalanta’s recent matchday squads has raised speculation about his future, especially with the transfer market still active.
With the transfer window closing on August 30 in most major leagues, Atalanta’s hesitation to reintegrate Lookman into the first team adds fuel to the rumours of a potential move.
In Sunday’s fixture, Torino emerged victorious against Atalanta thanks to an outstanding performance by Che Adams.
The Scottish international not only scored the winning goal but also provided an assist in the win.
The match began with Atalanta taking an early lead through Mateo Retegui’s powerful header. However, Torino quickly equalized when Adams set up Ivan Ilic for a clever chip over the goalkeeper.
The home side then completed their comeback in the second half, with Adams pouncing on a rebound to score what would be the decisive goal.
This win marked a significant upset for Torino, who had drawn their previous match against AC Milan. For Atalanta, it’s a disappointing result that highlights the challenges they face with their depleted squad.
The match was played against a backdrop of fan unrest, with protesters gathering outside the stadium before kick-off to demand the sale of the club by President Urbano Cairo.
