Football: Simeone leaves Ademola Lookman on the bench against Barça
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
In Atlético Madrid's defeat to Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone did not bring on Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, although a substitution remained available. According to Spanish daily Sport, the decision revives doubts about the coach's confidence in the player.
Argentine coach Diego Simeone left Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman on the bench throughout the defeat to FC Barcelona, although an additional substitution was still available, according to Spanish daily Sport. Simeone had nevertheless publicly asked Lookman not to be discouraged by his loss of form.
Lookman, 28, had played all 11 of Atlético's La Liga matches before this game, scoring only one goal, in the 3-1 win against Seville in August. According to Spanish sports daily Marca, the club does not doubt him: the coaching staff and the dressing room want to help him regain his confidence.
