Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has told Serie A leading teams, Inter Milan and Napoli not to be too confident of emerging tops because Atalanta are firmly in the race for the title.
It was a dramatic weekend in the Italian top flight. Inter Milan edged past Genoa 1-0 on Saturday, leapfrogging Napoli to take a one-point lead over Antonio Conte’s side, who suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Cesc Fabregas’ Como.
Late on Sunday, Atalanta kept pace by demolishing Empoli 5-0 away, closing the gap to just three points behind Inter.
Lookman played a commanding role in that win, scoring a brace—once in each half—and earning the Man of the Match award.
Despite their strong form, Atalanta have never won the Scudetto. The Bergamo-based club, with six Serie B titles to its name, is often considered an outsider in the title race. But Lookman believes La Dea are serious contenders.
Asked if he believes Atalanta are in the Scudetto race, Africa Footballer of the Year Lookman told Tutto Atalanta: “We’re in a good moment, and we look ahead, aiming to get the most out of every game. Atalanta can challenge Napoli and Inter.”
With their Champions League and Coppa Italia campaigns over, Atalanta can now focus entirely on the league. A crucial March schedule awaits, featuring matches against Venezia, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Fiorentina.
