LaLiga: 'He's not there' - Sergio Picos slams Ademola Lookman after Atletico's 1-0 win at Espanyol

Atletico Madrid insider, Sergio Picos, has criticised Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman implicit his show successful their 1-0 triumph against Espanyol successful La Liga astatine the RCDE Stadium connected Saturday.

The erstwhile African Footballer of the Year indispensable person been disappointed upon being withdrawn astatine the interruption for the 2nd consecutive lucifer successful the Spanish top-flight.

Manager Diego Simeone brought successful Julián Alvarez successful Lookman's spot during the matchday 9 encounter.

The Argentina planetary proved instrumental successful Atletico's decisive goal, providing an assistance to Álex Baena, who scored successful the 89th minute.

Lookman has faced difficulties successful returning to his highest passim the existent season, accumulating simply 2 extremity contributions crossed 11 appearances successful each competitions.

Picos raised concerns regarding Lookman's assurance and expressed apprehension astir the forward's evident hesitancy successful engaging defenders during the opening period.

"He's not there...