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Ademola Lookman performed a pivotal function in Atalanta’s 3-0 conquer Shakhtar Donetsk within the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night time, however the Nigerian ahead insists it wasn’t his finest efficiency, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Regardless of his aim and help that helped his staff safe their first win within the competitors this season, Lookman was fast to downplay his private affect.
The 26-year-old equalled Duvan Zapata’s UEFA Champions League report for Atalanta by turning into the second participant within the membership’s historical past to register each a aim and an help in a single Champions League match.
Lookman arrange Berat Djimsiti’s opener after 21 minutes and added a second aim simply earlier than half-time.
His contribution was essential, however the ahead believes he nonetheless has room to enhance.
Chatting with Sky Sport through Tutto Atalanta after the match, Lookman stated, “Sure, tonight’s match was essential for us. We needed to win, particularly after the draw in opposition to Arsenal.
“It was essential to verify our stage with the three factors. I believe we performed a fantastic staff efficiency, even when I personally don’t suppose I performed my finest match.
“However the goal was the three factors, and that’s what counts. I’m proud of the aim and the outcome.”
Lookman additionally addressed Atalanta’s contrasting type in Europe and Serie A.
“It’s true, in Europe we’re exhibiting wonderful ranges of play,” he added.” Within the league, now we have had some declines, however we’re rising, and we have gotten stronger with more and more convincing performances.
“I consider that in Serie A we are able to additionally obtain essential outcomes, as we demonstrated tonight within the Champions League,” he added.
Wanting forward, Lookman emphasised the necessity for constant development throughout each competitions:
“Each sport is essential, each within the league and in Europe. We wish to progress in each competitions. Serie A is as essential because the Champions League, and the aim is to carry the identical profitable mentality to each sport.”
Lookman’s self-assessment comes after a stellar run of type that included a historic hat-trick within the Europa League closing simply months in the past, main Atalanta to their first-ever European title.
Consequently, he has been tipped as a frontrunner for the CAF Participant of the Yr award and can be the one African within the closing 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or.
