Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta’s manager, has stated that he did not wish to hurt Ademola Lookman after his outburst following the club’s defeat to Club Brugge.
Gasperini accused Lookman of taking a penalty kick in Tuesday’s home loss, claiming that the striker was “one of the worst penalty kick takers” he had ever seen.
The Nigeria international responded, claiming that the manager’s statements had been disrespectful.
The Italian has now clarified he didn’t want to upset the winger with his comment.
“Lookman felt offended, but I didn’t want to offend anyone. He entered with fantastic approach against Club Brugge,” he was quoted by TMW.
“If he starts training to improve on penalties… with his exceptional skills Ademola can become our first penalty taker.”
