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Juric Says Lookman Row Resolved as Winger Set to Start Against Sassuolo

The coach warns Atalanta are lagging in Serie A due to tight turnarounds from Europe.

Overview

  • Juric described the touchline clash with Ademola Lookman in Marseille as a normal exchange and said the matter is closed.
  • He confirmed Lookman trained with the squad and is fully reintegrated, with pre‑match reports indicating he is expected to start versus Sassuolo.
  • Football Italia reported that Lookman unfollowed Atalanta on Instagram and removed club-related posts, signaling possible lingering displeasure.
  • Atalanta enter the game after five consecutive league draws followed by a 1-0 defeat at Udinese, with Juric saying fourth place is already eight points away.
  • Juric cited limited recovery time after Champions League fixtures and ongoing fitness issues in the squad as factors behind selection and performance challenges.