Tremendous Eagles invitee Reward Orban has proven help for his compatriot Ademola Lookman following the general public criticism he acquired from Atalanta supervisor Gian Piero Gasperini, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Lookman, who missed a vital penalty in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League conflict towards Membership Brugge, confronted harsh phrases from Gasperini, who labelled him a nasty penalty taker.
“Ademola Lookman is among the worst penalty-takers I’ve ever seen. He wished to take the penalty after scoring a aim. He took the ball regardless of Retegui and De Ketelaere being obtainable… I didn’t like what Lookman did.” Gasperini mentioned.
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The general public criticism prompted Lookman to interrupt his silence with disappointment over being singled out regardless of his contributions to the crew.
“It saddens me on a day like this to have to write down this assertion – most of all due to what now we have achieved collectively as a crew and as a metropolis. Being singled out within the method I’ve been not solely hurts however feels deeply disrespectful,” Lookman shared on his social media web page.
TSG Hoffenheim ahead, Orban, reacting to this, rapidly provided phrases of encouragement to his countryman by replying to Lookman’s put up on X (previously Twitter).
“We stand with you bro.” he wrote.
We Stand With You Bro ❤️
— Reward Orban (@GiftOrban_) February 19, 2025
Regardless of the setback, Lookman stays considered one of Atalanta’s key gamers this season. In his 2024-25 season, he has scored 15 objectives in 28 appearances for the membership—10 in Serie A and 5 within the Champions League.
