Ademola Lookman injured, Atlético Madrid holds its breath

Ademola Lookman will undergo medical tests this Monday to assess the severity of the injury sustained during Atlético Madrid’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad. The Nigeria international, who scored in the match, had to be substituted in the 62nd minute due to an adductor issue. The alert has raised concerns in Madrid as decisive fixtures approach.

According to reports in the Spanish press, Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sørloth also left the field diminished, further increasing the injury toll from the final. The Atlético Madrid staff nevertheless hope to avoid the worst for Lookman, an important part of Diego Simeone’s setup, as the club remains in the Champions League. A semi-final against Arsenal is looming in the coming weeks. Arrived this winter from Atalanta, the 28-year-old forward quickly established himself, with seven goals and four assists in 18 appearances in all competitions.