Ademola Lookman continues to shine for Atalanta this season, showcasing his prowess in their dominant 4-1 win over Salernitana.
The Gewiss Stadium witnessed Atalanta’s round 16 Serie A match, where they aimed to build on their recent victory against AC Milan.
Despite an early setback with Salernitana taking the lead through Lucas Pirola, Atalanta staged a remarkable turnaround.
Luis Muriel leveled the score at 1-1 in the 47th minute, igniting the team’s resurgence.
Lookman’s crucial role came to the fore when Mario Pasalic capitalized on his assist, putting Atalanta ahead at 2-1 in the 52nd minute with a precise shot from Lookman’s pass inside the box.
The momentum surged as Charles De Ketelaete and Aleksey Miranchuk sealed the win with goals in the 83rd and 89th minutes, respectively.
Lookman’s stellar performance included four goal attempts, 63 touches, and an impressive 71 percent pass accuracy during his 85 minutes on the field.
With six goals and three assists this season, the Nigerian international is poised for further success as Atalanta prepares to face Bologna in their next fixture.
This crucial victory elevates Ademola Lookman and his teammates to 7th place in the standings, accumulating 26 points.
While they are 15 points behind league leaders Inter Milan, they maintain an 18-point advantage over bottom-ranked Salernitana.
