Lookman injury raises concern at Atlético

There is a state of concern within Atlético regarding the injury of their striker Ademola Lookman, who was forced to leave Nigeria's match against Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers before the end of the first half due to knee pain.

Medical tests have revealed that Ademola Lookman has suffered a knee ligament sprain, according to Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo', citing Nigerian media including 'Complete Sports'. There has been no official confirmation from Atlético yet.

Ademola Lookman is expected to miss the match against Tanzania on November 17, with doubts surrounding his availability for Atlético's game against Getafe on the 22nd of the same month. He is anticipated to return to Spain after being unable to participate with his national team.

The report indicates that the absence could range from one to three weeks in the case of a mild sprain, and could reach three to six weeks if the ligaments are affected, while a complete tear requires a longer absence that may extend to several months.