Ademola Lookman’s recent struggles in front of goal are mirroring Atalanta’s slump in form, with both player and club faltering at a crucial point in the Serie A campaign.
The Nigerian forward, who has been a consistent attacking threat throughout the season, has gone four league matches without a goal or assist—his longest drought of the campaign.
With 13 goals and 5 assists in 26 Serie A appearances, Lookman has remained a key figure in Gian Piero Gasperini’s setup, but his silence in recent weeks has coincided with Atalanta’s faltering push for European qualification.
Lookman last found the net on March 9, in a dominant 4-0 win over Juventus.
Since that standout performance, both the player and his team have stalled.
Atalanta have picked up just one win in their last four league matches, suffering three damaging defeats along the way.
The slump has raised serious concerns about their ability to secure a place in Europe next season.
The challenge grows even steeper with a difficult fixture looming—Sunday’s visit to the San Siro to face AC Milan.
With Milan in strong form and Atalanta under pressure, the match could be pivotal not only in the standings but in determining the psychological direction of the season’s final stretch.
Lookman’s difficulties extend beyond the pitch.
Tensions flared earlier this year when he took an unauthorized penalty during a Champions League match, sparking a disagreement with head coach Gasperini.
While the issue has reportedly been resolved, it has cast a shadow over his future at the club.
Speculation around a potential summer move continues to swirl.
Italian media report that Atalanta could be willing to part ways with the 26-year-old if a bid of over €60 million materializes.
Juventus and Liverpool are said to be monitoring the situation closely, though the club has not ruled out the possibility of retaining him beyond the summer window.
Despite the current dip, Lookman’s overall numbers since arriving in Serie A remain impressive.
With 37 goals in 88 appearances, his impact on Italian football is undeniable.
Yet, he has never scored at the San Siro against AC Milan—something he will hope to change this weekend.
As pressure mounts and the season edges toward its conclusion, Lookman has an opportunity to silence doubts, reignite his form, and help Atalanta reclaim their footing in the race for Europe.
