Ademola Lookman wasted a clear opportunity during Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the first-leg semifinal of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, and former South Africa captain Teko Modise has voiced his dislike of Lookman’s finishing abilities.
Following a brief injury, the Nigerian international returned to the field at the Wanda Metropolitano and participated in the full match.
He missed a great opportunity that would have given Atletico Madrid an equalizer.
Ademola Lookman wasted a clear opportunity during Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the first-leg semifinal of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, and former South Africa captain Teko Modise has voiced his dislike of Lookman’s finishing abilities.
Following a brief injury, the Nigerian international returned to the field at the Wanda Metropolitano and participated in the full match.
He had a great opportunity to level with Atletico Madrid, but he missed it.
He attempted a close-range shot in the 53rd minute, but David Raya easily handled it.
Modise told SuperSport following the game that Lookman ought to have faced the goal with more poise.
“He could have performed better,” he remarked. They made an incredible save. He needs to think a little quicker if he is shooting under such pressure.
“I think he could have chosen a better angle away from the goalie to force him to make a remarkable save.
“Those are the risks he also brings to the game, but the shot he took was not far enough from Raya for him to make the stop.”
Ademola Lookman, who moved from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid in the winter, is still a key member of the team despite the lost opportunity.
In seven UEFA Champions League games so far, the Nigerian attacker has two goals and two assists.
In seven UEFA Champions League games so far, the Nigerian attacker has two goals and two assists.
Lookman will be keen to resume his scoring run as Atletico looks to advance to the final as the pivotal second leg at the Emirates Stadium draws near.
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