Lookman wins Europa League Player of Week Award

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has been named Europa League Player of Week, reports Completesports.com.

Lookman beat AS Roma’s Mile Svilar to the individual accolade.

It’s the first time the Nigeria international will be winning the award this season.

The 26-year-old was in fantastic form as Atalanta defeated Ligue 1 club, Olympic Marseille 3-0 at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday night.

Lookman scored La Dea’s opening goal and set up Matteo Ruggeri for the second goal.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side won the semi-final contest 4-1 on aggregate.

The Serie A club will face newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in the final.

The encounter is slated for the Aviva Stadium, Dublin,Ireland on Wednesday, May 22.