Atalanta is hopeful that striker Ademola Lookman will be fit to play in their crucial second leg of the Champions League play-off against Club Brugge.
Lookman, who has been sidelined with a knee injury since last month, has missed six matches under manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
However, the 27-year-old Nigerian forward has now returned to training and participated fully in Sunday’s session with his teammates. He is also set to join the team for another training session on Monday.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Lookman is expected to be available for the highly anticipated return leg against Club Brugge on Tuesday.
This season, Lookman has been in impressive form, netting 14 goals and registering seven assists in 24 appearances for Atalanta.
His contributions have been crucial to the team’s attacking play, and his return would provide a significant boost as they look to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.
Atalanta now faces the challenge of making up for the loss in the first leg, with the team needing a victory to qualify for the round of 16.
The match is set to be a pivotal moment for both Atalanta and Lookman, who will be eager to play his part in securing a place in the next stage of the prestigious European competition.
Despite the setback in the first leg, Atalanta remains determined and focused on the task ahead.
With Lookman’s potential return, the Italian side will be bolstered by the presence of one of their key players as they aim to turn the tie in their favor.
The match against Club Brugge is expected to be a tense and hard-fought encounter, and Atalanta will be hoping that Lookman’s fitness allows him to make a significant impact in what is a must-win game for the team.
