September 18th 2024.
Ian Wright is a bit worried about one player from Atalanta, Ademola Lookman, as he prepares for Arsenal's upcoming Champions League match against the Italian team on Thursday. Lookman has been in great form at the beginning of this season, which has caught Wright's attention. After moving around to different clubs since his breakthrough at Charlton Athletic, Lookman has been thriving at Atalanta, scoring 24 goals in the league over the past two seasons and even achieving a hat-trick in last year's Europa League final.
There were rumors of Lookman potentially being transferred to Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but he ended up staying with Atalanta and made a strong comeback in their last game against Fiorentina, scoring a goal and providing an assist in their 3-2 win. This impressive performance has Wright worried as Arsenal gets ready to start their challenging Champions League campaign against Atalanta.
During a discussion on Wrighty's House, a show hosted by the former Arsenal striker, he couldn't help but praise Lookman's recent display on the field. "Oh gosh, did you see his first assist with the way he just flicked it?" Wright exclaimed. "It's really beautiful football, I'm so pleased for him. But yeah, he worries me." Wright also believes that Lookman's position on the team, with Ben White on his side, will make for an entertaining game. "There's a great team there, especially with him," Wright added.
After playing for RB Leipzig, Leicester City, and Fulham, Lookman is now in his prime, and Wright is certain that he will eventually get a transfer to one of Europe's top clubs. "I'm pleased for him," Wright stated. "His journey, where he's gone, what he's doing now, you could see a big move, you could see a move for him. The way he's worked up, all the way from Charlton to where he is now, you'd believe that Atalanta is not his final destination in his mind, as great as it can be for them."
Wright believes that Lookman's level of play has caught the attention of other clubs, and it won't be long before he is picked up by a top team. "It's not disrespectful, but you can see why people would say, 'I could use him,'" Wright explained.
On the Arsenal side, there is good news as well. Riccardo Calafiori and Bukayo Saka were both able to participate in first-team training on Wednesday after their recent injury scares. Additionally, Declan Rice will be back in the lineup after serving a one-match suspension for a red card against Brighton before the international break. This is a positive development for Arsenal, who are preparing for their upcoming match against Atalanta.
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