Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Ademola for his impact in the club’s 4-1 victory over Club Brugge, Completesports.com reports.
Lookman was named among the substitutes by Simeone.
The Nigeria international however replaced Alex Baena in the 70th minute.
The 28-year-old teed up Alexander Sørloth for Atletico Madrid’s third goal six minutes later.
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”I was impressed because there is a lot of work and effort behind the scenes, it’s not easy to adapt to this great team that is Atlético,” Simeone said after the game.
“I liked Lookman’s entry, he should have played, he didn’t play because Sørloth played.”
The tricky winger joined the Spanish giants from Atalanta on the final day of the winter transfer window.
He has so far registered four goals, and three assists in seven matches across all competitions for the Rojiblancos.
By Adeboye Amosu
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7 goal contributions in 7 games and all you have in your head was how to force one of the best LWF in the game currently to defend like a wing back or a defensive midfielder. You honestly do not deserve Lookman. Continue putting him on the bench ehn.
Thumbs up Doctor Dare. Na so so sense full your plate. That’s why they call you Dr. Sense Full Plate (OgbonKun Abo).
Lookman is the best.
I thought I was the only one thinking this. This Simeone guy, his team were not even winning or even exciting until Lookman arrived. Now he is trying to promote the Norwegian as a goal scorer above Lookman. I know racism is behind it, Lookman has been so successful that they want to curtail him by damaging his confidence and frustrating him. Promoting the Norwegian as premier goal scorer and unjustifiably putting Lookman on the bench.
Tarara the mighty majestic multiple identity maestro.
AKA Igbekun Abo the wonderful.
I agree with you and Dr. Drey.
El Cholo, park well!
Sorloth is one striker I have admired from a distance for a while now.
I watched him play alongside Haaland in the Norway attack, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since.
Dude is deadly in the box, with both feet and especially in the air with his terrific heading ability.
And he’s also so unselfish, a true team player. Haaland has him to thank for a lot of his Norway goals.
Incredible that he’s not playing for a bigger club. El Cholo has a real gem on his hands.