Atalanta move to two points behind league leaders Napoli following a 2-1 win against Sassuolo. The win also preserved their unbeaten start to the season.
The result left coach of the team Gian Piero Gasperini elated as expected and he was full of praises for his players calling them one of the best group of players he has ever managed. He reserved special words for Nigeria international winger Ademola Lookman.
Lookman was on target for the thrid consecutive game after using quick feet to evade his marker before slotting with his left from a defence splitting pass. Signed for just €8m, he is slowly becoming the bargain of the summer.
“Lookman is what you call a player. He always knows what to do, he moves well, he is fast, he has technique,” Gasperini was quoted as saying by Pazzi Di Fanta.
“I also give him the goal from Monza, because it is true that it is an own goal, but it would never have been a goal if he did not arrive,” he added.
Playing in a hybrid system alongside Luis Muriel he has been their man outlet for goals this season as he also has three assists all in ten games this season. His career that appeared to have hit the rocks following his move to RB Leipzig is back on track.
The former Everton winger haven’t had the best of times since his permanent move to RB Leipzig two years ago as he failed to build on his successful loan spell. He had back to back loans away from the club, first was at Fulham before Leicester City last season.
