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Gasperini stated this as star forward Ademola Lookman get set to join his Super Eagles teammates in United Arab Emirates for camping ahead of the tournament.
On Saturday, December 30, Lookman marked his departure by netting the only goal in Atalantas 1-0 win against Lecce.
His 58th minute strike was enough to earn Atalanta all three points and a return to winning ways after their 1-0 defeat at Bologna on December 23.
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It is his seventh goal in 18 appearances in Serie A this season.
Unfortunately Lookman will fly out tomorrow, but we have Muriel, Scamacca, De Ketelaere, Miranchuk and Toure. It will be an opportunity for them, Gasperini told DAZN via Football Italia.
I dont want to act like Im wishing Nigeria dont do well, but naturally we hope Lookman isnt away for too long. Above all, we hope he doesnt get injured.
Lookman was named in Jose Peseiros final 25-man squad for next years AFCON.
This will be his first appearance with the Super Eagles at a major tournament.
A run up to the semi-finals for the Eagles will mean Lookman will be back at Atalanta in February.
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