By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Ademola Lookman reckoned Atalanta are desperate to secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side defeated Empoli 2-0 at home on Sunday.
Lookman scored Atalanta’s second goal of the game.
The win boosted their chances of securing a place in Europe’s top tier club
competition.
The Nigeria international reckoned La Dea’s ambition is to qualify for the Champions League next season.
“This victory(against Empoli) is very important because we have to reach the Champions League. We also have commitments in the Italian Cup and the Europa League, winning today was important,” Lookman said as per Napoli Magazine.
“Roma are a strong team but so are we. We know that every match is difficult but we are ready to try to win them all.”
Atalanta currently occupy sixth position on the table, two points behind AS Roma, who are fifth on the log.
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