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Former Atalanta and Genoa coach Cesare Prandelli has drawn a placing comparability between Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Italian soccer legend Antonio Di Natale, Soccernet.ng studies.
Lookman, who joined Atalanta in 2022, has been in excellent kind since his arrival, incomes the membership’s Participant of the Season award in his debut marketing campaign.
His affect was pivotal final season, as he led Atalanta to their first-ever continental title with a historic Europa League triumph.
Lookman’s stellar performances have positioned him as a number one contender for the CAF Participant of the 12 months award, with the Nigerian worldwide additionally receiving a nomination for the distinguished Ballon d’Or.
His newest achievement got here this week, scoring his first UEFA Champions League purpose in a commanding 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.
Champions league nights 💫 pic.twitter.com/brN9cxDHXS
— Ademola Lookman (@Alookman_) October 2, 2024
Prandelli sees shades of Di Natale in Lookman’s sport, praising the Nigerian’s versatility, tactical intelligence, and deadly ending.
“Lookman jogs my memory of Di Natale, if we actually search for a comparability,” Prandelli said as per L’Interista.
He additionally recommended Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini for refining Lookman’s sport.
“One factor is definite: he had by no means scored so many objectives, Gasperini accomplished him,” Prandelli stated.
“He has stamina, devastating counterattacks on 30-40 meters and at all times heads for the purpose: his dribbles are by no means an finish in themselves, however to assault the realm.”
Lookman’s growth has been evident, with the 26-year-old recording double figures in league objectives for the primary time in his profession.
Final season, he completed with 17 objectives and 10 assists, and he has continued to impress this marketing campaign with three objectives and two assists in six appearances.
Lookman’s total tally at Atalanta now stands at a formidable 35 objectives and 20 assists in 84 appearances.
