African football legend, Samuel Eto’o has backed Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman after an argument with Gian Piero Gasperini.
The Nigeria international was publicly criticized by Atalanta’s manager after missing a penalty in their 3-1 defeat against Club Brugge in the Champions League playoff.
The Italian tactician was pretty harsh on Lookman, saying that Lookman was “one of the worst penalty takers” he had ever seen.
The former Fulham and Everton attacker replied the following day that his coach had been disrespectful. The public feud forced the club to hold an emergency meeting to clear the air.
Lookman received support from many ex-players, including Alessandro Del Piero and former Inter and Barcelona star Eto’o.
The President of the Cameroon FA wrote in his official Instagram account: “My young brother, memory in football lasts 90 minutes, the time of a match, and then it’s on to the next.
“For us, you are and will always be our champion. Only those who have the courage to take the shot can miss. Thank you for your courage, great champion.”
The message came with a picture of Lookman holding the Europa League gold medal last season. La Dea lift the cup after a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Final, inspired by a Lookman hat-trick.
Meanwhile, multiple reports have suggested that Lookman will look to leave Atalanta in the summer due to the fallout with Gian Piero Gasperini.
