Ademola Lookman continued his impressive form by scoring his second consecutive goal in Serie A, although Atalanta fell to a 3-2 defeat against Como, now coached by former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc FÃ bregas. The match played at Atalanta’s Gewiss Stadium, saw the home side take an early lead in the 18th minute through Davide Zappacosta, who finished brilliantly from outside the box.
After halftime, Gabriel Strefezza equalised for Como, assisted by former Barcelona player Sergio Roberto. Como then took the lead after Sead Kolašinac scored an own goal, prompting Atalanta to make substitutions. Ademola Lookman came on for Mateo Retegui, and Juan Cuadrado replaced Zappacosta, but the changes failed to stem the tide.
Alieu Fadera extended Como’s lead two minutes before the hour mark with a superb individual effort, leaving Atalanta trailing by two goals. Atalanta earned a penalty in stoppage time after Vanja Vlahovic was fouled, and Lookman converted to bring the score to 3-2.
This marks Lookman’s third goal involvement in just two Serie A games this season.
Editorial
Ademola Lookman’s recent performances in Serie A, despite Atalanta’s struggles, highlight the forward’s growing confidence and ability to influence matches. Scoring in back to back games, Lookman has quickly become an important figure for Atalanta, showing he can deliver under pressure. His presence brings a much needed attacking edge, but it’s clear that the team’s defensive frailties need to be addressed to capitalise on his contributions.
The match against Como reflects a broader issue for Atalanta, where individual brilliance from players like Lookman is not enough to compensate for team-wide lapses. Como’s ability to exploit defensive errors and maintain their advantage despite Atalanta’s attacking changes underlines the importance of a solid backline in Serie A’s competitive environment.
We believe that if Atalanta can tighten their defence and continue to feed players like Lookman, they could become more consistent contenders in Serie A. Lookman’s energy and clinical finishing offer a bright spot in what has been a challenging start for the team. Still, without collective improvement, his efforts may go in vain.
Did You Know?
- Ademola Lookman started his senior career at Charlton Athletic before moving to Everton, where he struggled for consistent playing time.
- Lookman represented England at youth level but switched allegiance to Nigeria and debuted for the Super Eagles in 2022.
- Cesc FÃ bregas, now coaching Como, won the Premier League twice during his time with Chelsea and also lifted La Liga with Barcelona.
- Lookman had a standout season with Atalanta in 2023-2024, where he was one of their top scorers.
- Atalanta has qualified for European competitions in five out of the last six seasons, establishing themselves as a consistent top team in Serie A.
