Atalanta Forward Lookman Addresses Marseille Incident, Conflict Resolved
BERGAMO, ITALY - 2025/11/09 06:36:39 CET – Ademola Lookman, the 26-year-old Atalanta attacker (32 caps), and manager Ivan Juric have resolved a disagreement stemming from a post-match incident following a recent game against Olympique de Marseille. The conflict, which involved Juric physically grabbing Lookman’s arm to express his displeasure, is now considered settled, according to the club.
The dispute arose from what Juric described as “undisciplined reactions” from players after the Marseille match, a pattern he claims occurs “every Sunday.” While details of the initial disagreement remain limited, the incident prompted a team discussion and subsequent resolution. This comes at a crucial time for Atalanta as they prepare to face Sassuolo in an upcoming Serie A fixture.
Juric initially addressed the situation following the marseille game, stating, “The players refuse to go out, there are some undisciplined reactions, but it stops there and is resolved in the locker room.” He further clarified on Saturday that a solution had been found, emphasizing Lookman’s unique personality.
“Everything is settled, we talked a lot after Marseille. He’s a special boy, but we found a solution,” Juric stated during a press conference. “These incidents, as happened with Carnesecchi, help the team to be more united than before.” The manager’s comments suggest the internal conflict has been constructively addressed, potentially strengthening team cohesion as Atalanta continues its season.
