Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has described Ademola Lookman as a key player for the team.

Lookman scored the second goal in Atalanta’s 2-0 victory over Fiorentina at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday night. He also found the net in the club’s 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt last Wednesday.

“He’s having a strong offensive phase, but I emphasize his defensive commitment: he’s 100% in the game. I’m happy for his goals; he’s an essential asset,” Palladino told Tutto Atalanta.

So far this season, Lookman has recorded three goals and one assist in 13 appearances across all competitions for Atalanta.