06.11.2025 13:49
In the Champions League match where Atalanta faced Marseille, tensions rose between Ademola Lookman and head coach Ivan Juric. Lookman was substituted in the 75th minute and expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision. Juric reacted strongly to this situation, grabbing Lookman by the arm and shouting harshly in his face. Lookman's name had been linked with Galatasaray during the summer transfer window.
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In the 4th week of the Champions League, Atalanta secured a crucial victory by defeating Marseille 1-0 away. However, more than the victory, the tension between Ademola Lookman and head coach Ivan Juric overshadowed the match.
TENSE MOMENTS ON THE FIELD
In the 75th minute of the match, Ademola Lookman, who was substituted, was not pleased with the decision. The Nigerian player clearly expressed his displeasure with gestures and facial expressions as he left the field. In response, the angry head coach Ivan Juric grabbed the player's arm and shouted at his face. Assistant coaches intervened to prevent the argument from escalating. Those moments were captured by cameras second by second.
JURIC: THIS SITUATION WILL BE RESOLVED IN THE LOCKER ROOM
After the match, Juric spoke to Sky Sport regarding the incident, responding to a question about it, "Lookman? These are things that happen in football. Players sometimes do not want to be substituted, but this issue will be resolved in the locker room. For me, the matter is closed; what matters is Atalanta."
ON GALATASARAY'S AGENDA
As is known, Ademola Lookman was on Galatasaray's transfer list during the summer transfer window. It was reported that the yellow-reds had contacted the Nigerian player, but the transfer did not happen because Atalanta did not let the player go.
TENSE VICTORY
Although Atalanta left the field victorious with a score of 1-0 thanks to Lamar Samardzic's goal, the Lookman-Juric crisis overshadowed the victory. It is known that Lookman was previously suspended due to indiscipline but was recently forgiven and returned to the team. After these events, the future of the Nigerian star has once again become uncertain.
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