La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have on Friday been dealt a potential setback on the personnel front. This comes with Ademola Lookman looking set for an incoming spell on the sidelines.
Winger Lookman was for his part in from the off this afternoon, as Nigeria locked horns with Tanzania in a qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 29-year-old went on to enjoy a productive opening to the clash, laying on an assist for his country’s opener. Later in the first-half, however, Lookman sparked widespread concern.
Off the ball, the former Atalanta man suddenly went to ground, with what appeared to be a muscular issue.
After being tended to by the Nigerian medical staff, it quickly became clear that Lookman was in no condition to continue, hooked from the action as a result.
A round of medical tests will be held over the days ahead, but all signs point towards an upcoming stint on the treatment table for the attacker in Madrid.
Conor Laird – GSFN
