Atletico Madrid Unhappy with Lookman's International Use

Atletico Madrid has voiced concerns over the handling of Ademola Lookman by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle during the international break. The club is unhappy with Lookman's significant playing time in two friendly matches, where he played a total of 180 minutes against Jordan and Iran.

Lookman, who transferred to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta during the winter transfer window, played a crucial role for Nigeria, participating fully in a 2-1 victory against Iran and a 2-2 draw against Jordan in Antalya, Turkey. Atletico Madrid is particularly concerned about the decision to field Lookman for the entire duration of these non-competitive matches, fearing that excessive play could lead to fatigue and increase the risk of injury.

The club emphasized the importance of carefully managing player workloads throughout the season to maintain performance levels and minimize injury risks, especially as they compete for trophies in various competitions.