Atalanta's Lookman Faces Fitness Doubt Ahead Roma Serie A Clash

Atalanta's star forward Ademola Lookman is a major injury doubt for their upcoming Serie A match against AS Roma due to an inflamed Achilles tendon, having missed training ahead of the game. Lookman, who recently ended a six-game goal drought with a strike against Monza, has been a key contributor this season with 19 goals and seven assists across all competitions. The 27-year-old Nigerian international has started Atalanta's last 10 matches, scoring four goals during that span, and his potential absence could impact Atalanta's push for a UEFA Champions League spot. Atalanta currently sits third in the league standings with 68 points, five points ahead of fifth-placed Roma, highlighting the importance of this match. The club will conduct further fitness evaluations to determine Lookman's availability for the high-stakes encounter at the Gewiss Stadium. His absence would be significant as Atalanta aims to maintain its position near the top of Serie A.