Atalanta, Juric on Lookman: “He was fair, but we need reinforcements” | OneFootball

The future of Ademola Lookman in Bergamo remains uncertain, but Ivan Juric does not rule out the possibility of him staying. In an interview with L’Eco di Bergamo, the Croatian coach explained that he had a direct conversation with the Nigerian striker:

Atalanta, Juric on Lookman: “He was fair with me. But we need reinforcements”

“He was fair with me, he explained his thoughts to me,” said Juric, suggesting that the door to a possible stay is not completely closed.

The interest of some clubs, including Inter for other attacking profiles like Manu Koné (Roma), could move Lookman further away from an immediate exit. If he remains in the squad, it will be necessary to rebuild the relationship and reintegrate the player into the team dynamics.

The transfer market and Atalanta’s needs

Juric nevertheless emphasized that Atalanta must act in the transfer market:

“We have lost players who produced 80-90% of our goals and it won’t be easy to replace them. I don’t think anyone will arrive who can immediately replicate the numbers of Retegui or Lookman, but we need to strengthen intelligently and broaden our options.”

The coach is also counting on the growth of the players already in the squad, hoping they can reach the levels of those who have left.

Scamacca and the management of the attack

Among the expected protagonists is Gianluca Scamacca, back after a long injury:

“In this first month he has given me very positive feelings. He is gradually improving and I want to start including him in the rotations right away. He is an important player, but with so many commitments we also need another option for the attack.”

Juric then concluded with a thought on the previous era:

“Gasperini had a cycle here at the level of Ferguson.”

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