Atalanta instructor Gian Piero Gasperini claimed his demonstrator Ademola Lookman is “one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen” after his miss out on from the place impeded a resurgence in their home 3-1 loss to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Lookman drew back one objective early in the 2nd fifty percent after Brugge took a 3-0 halftime lead, however after that had actually a fine conserved by goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, as the Serie A side were knocked senseless with a 5-2 accumulation loss.
Gasperini distinguished the Nigeria global for objection, including offending midfielder Charles De Ketelaere or demonstrator Mateo Retegui need to have taken the charge rather.
“Lookman was not supposed to take that penalty, he is one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen,” the Italian supervisor informed a post-match interview.
“He has a frankly terrible record even in training, he converts very few of them. Retegui and De Ketelaere were there, but Lookman in a moment of enthusiasm after scoring decided to take the ball and that was a gesture I did not appreciate at all.”
Gasperini likewise criticised Atalanta captain Rafael Tolói, that was revealed a straight red card for a push on Maxim De Cuyper after a debate over a throw-in.
“That was an ugly incident and we must never lose our heads,” he claimed.
“Atalanta must leave the Champions League with dignity, having played great games against the likes of Real Madrid, Arsenal and Barcelona.”
Atalanta, 3rd in Serie A, came to be the 2nd Italian side to leave the Champions League, complying with air conditioning Milan, that attracted 1-1 with Feyenoord, shedding 2-1 on accumulation.
