Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is still struggling to rediscover his top form ahead of the club’s UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United. Multiple outlets report Simeone acknowledges that Lookman is not playing the way he wants, but insists he is working to regain sharpness.
According to the coverage, Simeone points to Lookman’s work ethic and his ability as reasons he expects improvement. One report notes Simeone describes Lookman as a good dribbler, even as he faces difficulty in returning to his best level. The outlets characterize Simeone’s comments as a mix of current assessment and confidence, framing the match against Manchester United as a key moment for Lookman to find form.