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Ahead of the UEFA Champions League debut on Thursday, Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has warned Arsenal that he and his teammates are ready for the challenge.
The Super Eagles forward returned to the Atlanta starting lineup after missing the last three games of the season.
Lookman gave the supporters a great show when he played for Atalanta again over the weekend.
The 26-year-old attacker scored a goal and provided an assist in their 3-2 Serie A victory over Fiorentina.
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Lookman on Arsenal clash
Lookman, full of positivity, has said that his team had an excellent chance of beating Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League clash.
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According to Tutto Atalanta, Lookman said, “Arsenal are a very strong team, and I know what to expect from them. Playing against a team of that level is always a difficult challenge, but we are ready.
“We earned this place in the Champions League thanks to our great last season, and we want to show that we deserve to be here.
“The Gewiss Stadium will be full, and it will be a special environment for a European night like Thursday. We are charged and ready to face the match with the right spirit.”
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Atalanta's next match is a Thursday Champions League clash at the Gewiss Stadium against Mikel Arteta’s men.
Arsenal are considered the favourites to win because of their strong team, even though Atalanta has the home advantage.
However, they will be hoping to leave a lasting mark in the most important club competition in Europe, having won the Europa League the previous season.
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