By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has said Ademola Lookman could be made captain of the team before the end of the season, Prompt News reports.
Lookman played a key role in La Dea’s 4-0 rout of Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.
The Nigeria international scored the visitors fourth goal of the game.
“When a group spends 300 days together in a year, people can have different views,” Gasperini said at a post-match press conference.
“Lookman became a fantastic player when he improved his perception of the team. He used to have a more individual approach.
“He wasn’t a bad guy, but he mostly focused on the individual. He made Atalanta great, and Atalanta made him great. I am convinced he can be the captain before the end of the season.”
The 27-year-old has scored 50 goals and registered 21 assists in 109 appearances across all competitions for Atalanta since his arrival at the club.
