The African Footballer of the Year was ruled out of Atalanta's UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona due to the injury, which sparked concerns that he could face a prolonged spell on the sidelines, thenationonlineng.net reported.
Lookman's return is great news for Nigeria, especially with FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on the horizon. The 27-year-old forward is a key player for the Super Eagles, and his presence will be crucial in their qualification campaign.
For Atalanta, Lookman's full return—expected in two weeks—comes at an important time. In his absence, La Dea struggled in key matches, drawing 2-2 with Barcelona, 1-1 with Torino in Serie A, and suffering a 1-0 Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Bologna.
Despite missing recent games, Lookman has been instrumental for Atalanta this season.
He has contributed 14 goals and seven assists in 26 appearances across all competitions, making him the club's second-highest goal-scorer after Mateo Retegui, who has 22 goal contributions.
With crucial fixtures ahead, including a double-header against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, Lookman's return provides a significant boost for Atalanta and Nigeria as both prepare for pivotal matches in their respective campaigns.
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Ademola Lookman inspired Atalanta's 3-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring one and setting up another during a devastating five-minute spell that decided their UEFA Champions League clash.
