Ademola Lookman has received high praise ahead of Atalanta’s clash with AC Milan, with Italian legend Roberto Donadoni tipping the Super Eagles forward to outshine Milan’s Rafael Leão on Sunday.
Lookman’s Atalanta, currently third in the Serie A standings, will travel to face ninth-placed AC Milan at San Siro. With a 10-point gap separating the two sides, the Rossoneri will be desperate to claim a crucial victory to keep their European ambitions alive, with Leão expected to lead the charge.
The former Italy international offered his insight on two of the most highly discussed talents in the game, backing Atalanta's Lookman to outshine Milan's Leão.
He highlighted the 27-year-old's consistent form and key role in Gian Piero Gasperini’s system as factors that set him apart.
How is Ademola Lookman superior to Rafael Leao?
Speaking in an interview with L’Eco di Bergamo, as relayed by Milan News, Donadoni expressed his admiration for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, highlighting his consistency and vital role in Gasperini’s setup.
“Both forwards can decide the game, but if I had to choose I would go for Lookman. He has been more consistent so far, he is fundamental for Gasperini and he already showed it in the first leg.
“Leao has had his ups and downs, and this year he has struggled a lot to find consistency.”
Although he has not found the net in Atalanta’s last four Serie A outings, the former RB Leipzig man remains one of the standout performers this season.
The Super Eagles forward has recorded 13 goals and five assists in 26 league appearances and was recently ranked top of the Serie A striker rankings by renowned Italian outlet, TuttoMercatoWeb.
