Atalanta coach Gasperini delighted with 2-goal Lookman for Juventus draw

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23 Jan 2023 • 7:27 AM MYT
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Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini hailed Ademola Lookman after their 3-3 draw with Juventus.

Lookman struck twice in the six goal thriller.

Gasaperini said, Lookman had an extraordinary performance. We conceded two goals in the first half by losing the ball pretty cheaply, and those are situations where we should've been more careful.

We always had character and quality, even in games where the results were a bit like tonight. I saw a definite growth from the start of the season, partly because of the freshness and personality of these lads who arrived. If you come to Turin just to defend, you will probably lose on a penalty or free kick. I always believe you need to score goals in these games or you don't get a result."

On defender Giorgio Scalvini, the coach added: He is a leader, despite being 19 years old, both on and off the field. He is destined for greatness, you can play him anywhere and he'll do the job. I like him in defence, because he is confident playing out from the back, has class and quality."