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Ademola Lookman cleared to make return from Injury
Injured Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been cleared to return to play before the end of February, SportsRation reports.
Lookman, who missed Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona because of the injury, is expected to be back on the pitch by February 22, according to the club’s medical team.
Sadly, he will miss both legs of Atalanta’s Champions League tie against Club Brugge. The first match will be on Wednesday, February 12, at Jan Breydelstadion, and the second leg will take place at Gewiss Stadium a week later.
The 27-year-old has had a strong season so far, scoring 14 goals and providing 7 assists in 27 matches for Atalanta across all competitions.