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Atalanta's Lookman in row with coach after Marseille match

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman argued with coach Ivan Jurić after being substituted in a Champions League game against Marseille. The Nigerian star, who previously tried to force a move to Inter, was unhappy with the decision.


Atalanta's Lookman in row with coach after Marseille match

Atalanta's Ademola Lookman has been involved in a dispute with head coach Ivan Jurić after being substituted in the 75th minute of a UEFA Champions League match against Marseille. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for the Italian side. Lookman, who was visibly upset as he wanted to help his team until the end, has a history of conflicts with his manager. This is not the first time the 28-year-old forward, who has scored 44 goals in 99 appearances for the club including a hat-trick in the Europa League final, has found himself in trouble with Jurić. Last summer, Lookman tried to force the club to sell him to Inter Milan after the Italian side made a £32 million offer for him. The club's CEO, Luca Percassi, and teammate Martin de Roon intervened to prevent the argument from escalating.