Ademola Lookman ‘saddened’ to be ‘singled out’ by manager after Atalanta CL exit

Half-time substitute Lookman had a spot-kick saved midway through the second half, which led to criticism from Gasperini post-match.

Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman at a press conference (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ademola Lookman has fired back at “deeply disrespectful” comments made by Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini and admitted he felt singled out following their Champions League exit on Tuesday.

Serie A title hopefuls Atalanta lost 3-1 at home to Club Brugge and were knocked out of Europe’s elite competition by a 5-2 score on aggregate.