Champions League manager blasts his own player as 'the worst penalty taker ever'

'He's really lost his head' - Atalanta ace sent off after 'embarrassing' blunder

ATALANTA captain Rafael Toloi saw red as the Serie A side crashed out of the Champions League. The Italians went into last night’s second leg trailing Belgians Club Brugge 2-1 from the first match. https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1891968447816282446 TNT SPORTSRafael Toloi attempted to throw the ball at an opponent[/caption] TNT SPORTSHe then bundled over the Club Brugge ace[/caption] Things swiftly went from bad to worse for Gian Piero …

Gasperini blasts 'worst penalty taker' Lookman

Ademola Lookman scored for Atalanta in their 3-1 Champions League defeat against Club Brugge, but his missed penalty cost them a chance to come back.

One of the worst penalty takers I've ever seen, Atalanta’s coach criticises Lookman

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has strongly criticised Ademola Lookman’s penalty-taking abilities following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. The Nigerian forward, who had earlier scored Atalanta’s only goal in the match, missed a crucial penalty that could have given his side a chance to fight back.

Soccer-Atalanta boss Gasperini blasts Lookman after penalty miss in Brugge loss

(Reuters) - Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini said his striker Ademola Lookman is "one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen" after his miss from the spot hindered a comeback in their home 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday. Read full story

Atalanta coach calls club hero 'one of the worst penalty takers I've ever seen' after Champions League loss

Gian Piero Gasperini did not hold back after Ademola Lookman's missed penalty ended any chance of a comeback