Atalanta head coach, Ivan Juric, has addressed the touchline confrontation with Nigeria international, Ademola Lookman
The incident occurred after Lookman was substituted in the 75th minute for Yunus Musah during Atalanta’s 1-0 triumph over Olympic Marseille on Wednesday night.
The winger displayed visible frustration, prompting Juric to grab his arm before the coaching staff intervened to diffuse the situation.
Juric explained that such matters are handled privately.
“It’s the usual thing we’ve been commenting on every Sunday, it happened with De Bruyne at Napoli, some players are not happy to be substituted, they don’t react well, and we sort these things out in the locker room,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
The coach added perspective on the intensity of these moments, “We all know these situations, we’ve all had them as players, as coaches, they happen in the heat of the moment.
“What matters is Atalanta, the club, the team and the fans. We do what is good for the team and I think you need to give your all. I understand, I shake it all off, and we move forward.”
