Lookman goes off injured with Nigeria and Atletico worry
Without a minute against Barcelona and now hurt, Atletico host Getafe on 22 November with his fitness in doubt.
Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman went off injured on Friday 13 November during Nigeria's match against Tanzania, a qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. He asked to be replaced just before halftime, as a corner was about to be taken, and left limping; Moses Simon came on. According to Mundo Deportivo, a muscle problem looks likely, although official confirmation is still pending.
The timing is bad. He had assisted Nigeria's opening goal and had a clear chance before the break, but at Atletico he has lost his place: he did not play a single minute against Barcelona, the first time this season, and in his last three league starts, against Alavés, Espanyol and Deportivo, he was substituted at halftime.
His numbers reflect that drop. Before the break he had logged 737 minutes across the Champions League and La Liga, with two goals and one assist, far from the nine goals and four assists in his first 24 games for the club.
Atletico return to action on 22 November against Getafe, and Lookman's availability depends on how he evolves.
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