After picking the highest goal scorer as well as MVP in his first season in the Serie A for Atalanta, Ademola Lookman has been named in the squad that will face Rakow Częstochowa, Sporting CP and Sturm Graz in the Europa League group phase.
Lookman who joined Atalanta on a four-year contract for a reported fee of €15m after a loan spell with Leicester City became an instant hero for the team while his scoring prowess helped the team to finish fifth in the Serie A last season.
In his 33 appearances for Atalanta in all competitions, Lookman netted 15 goals with 13 being scored in Serie A
Considered as one of the best run clubs in Italy, Atalanta have no restrictions or Financial Fair Play settlements, and are expected to use all their available players.
Lookman is yet to score this season from three matches played so far but the Nigerian has been a constant threat for teams against Atalanta.
Despite an injury that should rule him out of the group phase entirely, El Bilal Toure has also been included, despite an injury that should rule him out of the group phase entirely.
Atalanta squad include Musso, Toloi, Djimsiti, Palomino, Kolasinac, Hateboer, Bakker, Holm, De Ketelaere, De Roon, Koopmeiners, Pasalic, Ederson, Muriel, Miranchuk, Touré, Zappacosta, Adopo, Scamacca, Carnesecchi.
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