Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will miss Atalanta’s tie against Barcelona in matchday eight of the UEFA Champions League, Afrosport reports.
Lookman has reportedly sustained a right knee injury in training and will miss Atalanta’s visit to Catalonia on Wednesday.
The Nigerian international is expected to be out for at least three weeks, but further tests will be carried out to determine the extent of the injury.
🚨⚠️ Ademola Lookman has suffered a knee injury and he will miss Barça game as well as more games in Serie A.
Recovery plan to be determined after more tests in the upcoming hours/days. pic.twitter.com/s0Yw3vb89N
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 28, 2025
The 27-year-old scored a goal and provided an assist in Atalanta’s 5-0 rout of Austrian side Sturm Graz in the Champions League last week.
Lookman has four goals and two assists in six appearances in the Champions League this campaign, with his season tally at 14 goals and seven assists in 27 matches across all competitions.
