We'll sort it out, Atalanta coach speaks on touchline row with Lookman

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has played down his touchline altercation with Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman during their 1-0 victory over Olympique Marseille on Wednesday night.

Lookman, who was substituted in the 75th minute for Yunus Musah, appeared visibly upset as he left the pitch.

Juric was seen grabbing the player’s arm before other staff members intervened to calm the situation.

Speaking after the game, Juric described the incident as a normal part of football emotions and assured that it would be handled internally.

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“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,” Juric told Sky Sport Italia.

“We all know these situations; we’ve all had them as players and 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.”

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