Ademola Lookman grabbed a brace in Atalanta's emphatic win over Empoli in the Serie A and this comes days after he was blasted by Gian Piero Gasperini.

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman says he is saddened by coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s comments over his failure to score from the spot against Club Brugge in the Champions League.

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini said his striker Ademola Lookman is "one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen" after his miss from the spot hindered a comeback in their home 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Ademola Lookman has been named in Atalanta’s squad for their Serie A clash against Empoli despite his recent fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini does not intend to renew his contract with the Serie A club, he said on Saturday, adding that he would still explore the option of extending his current deal until 2026.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini of Atalanta claimed on Saturday that he never meant to hurt Ademola Lookman when he called The post Gasperini Says He Never Meant To Hurt Lookman With ‘Worst Penalty Taker’ Comment first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Lookman has been urged to make a decision after finding himself at the centre of a heated debate after recent comments from Atalanta coach Gasperini.

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini on Saturday said he never intended to offend Ademola Lookman by saying the striker is "one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen" after their home Champions League defeat by Club Brugge.

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has said he didn’t want to offend Ademola Lookman following his outburst in the aftermath of the club’s defeat to Club Brugge. Gasperini blamed Lookman for taking a penalty kick in Tuesday’s home loss,