Atalanta is facing a potential crisis before their anticipated match against Roma, due to doubts surrounding the participation of Nigerian star Ademola Lookman after he sustained a muscle injury.

Reports, notably from "Football Italia", confirmed that Lookman missed the team's training on Friday due to inflammation in the Achilles tendon, which threatens his participation in Monday's match as part of the upcoming round of the Italian league.

The player is expected to undergo a new medical evaluation before heading to the pitch to determine his final status regarding participation.

Lookman is considered one of Atalanta's key players this season, having scored 19 goals and provided 7 assists in all competitions, and he has been a starter in the last 10 league matches, scoring 4 goals during that period.

Lookman's last absences were in February, during matches against Cagliari, Hellas Verona, and Torino in the Serie A competition.

His potential absence would be a significant blow to Atalanta in their battle for qualification for next season's Champions League.