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Ademola, Juric Resolve Rift Ahead of Atalanta vs Sassuolo

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric confirmed that his disagreement with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been settled before their Serie A match against Sassuolo.

Pre-Match Statements

During his press conference in Zingonia on Saturday, Juric noted that Lookman had been training consistently after their UEFA Champions League win over Marseille.

“He always works well; that reaction is something that can happen now and then,” Juric said, as quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Parallels with Past Situations

Juric compared the situation to an earlier incident with goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi this season. He explained that such moments can strengthen relationships.

“Ademola is unusual; you get over it. And sometimes these incidents help improve relationships: with Carnesecchi, we’ve opened up, and I feel much closer to him now.”

Lookman’s Performance and Future

Juric praised Lookman’s effort in the match against Marseille, where his goal was disallowed before he was substituted.

“He suffered, but in Marseille he played an excellent game, and I hope he continues to rise.”

Lookman, the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, is expected to join the Super Eagles training camp after the Serie A fixture against Sassuolo on Sunday. He has been named in the 24-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against Gabon in Morocco next week.

Author’s summary: Juric and Lookman have resolved their differences, with the forward showing strong form and preparing to join Nigeria's national team for crucial World Cup qualifiers.

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