Simeone Addresses Lookman's Form Ahead of United Clash
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone acknowledged that Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is currently struggling to regain his best form. Simeone emphasized that Lookman is working diligently to improve ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United.
He noted that Lookman is not performing at the level he desires or that the team expects but encouraged him to remain confident and take risks on the pitch. Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta, had an impressive second half of the previous season, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 24 appearances.
However, this season, he has only managed one goal in nine appearances, indicating a significant drop in his attacking impact. Simeone remarked on the natural fluctuations in a player's career and the inevitability of performance dips, citing factors like injuries.
Lookman also played as a substitute in Atletico's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in their Champions League opener on September 9.
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