Ademola Lookman will look to break their goal drought on Monday (today) when Atalanta take on AS Roma in their Serie A clash at the Stadio Olimpico. PUNCH Sports Extra Reports.

The Super Eagles striker has failed to score in previous games against the Giallorossi, a streak he will be keen to end on Monday night.

Since joining Atalanta in August 2022, Lookman has built a reputation as a clinical finisher, but Roma have been able to quell his influence in two previous league games.

Monday’s game offers the Nigeria international the chance not only to score, but also to surpass his personal record of goals in consecutive away games, which he set in his debut season in Serie A with goals against Udinese and Empoli in October 2022 has.

A candidate for the African Footballer of the Year award, Lookman was a key cog in Gian Piero Gasperini’s star-studded Atalanta side. With seven league goals to his name this season, including three away, he played a significant role in the club’s brilliant run of seven consecutive wins in Serie A.

His contributions include eight goal involvements, underlining his importance to La Dea’s attacking power.

Atalanta goes into the game full of confidence after a confident 6-1 win over BSC Young Boys in the Champions League. Lookman was surprisingly missing from the starting line-up in this game as Gasperini opted for a tactical rotation.

However, the Nigerian is expected to return to the lineup as the Bergamo side aim for an eighth consecutive league win, a performance that would further boost their Scudetto ambitions.

While Atalanta’s form is nothing short of spectacular, Roma’s struggles present an opportunity for Lookman and his teammates to capitalize on. The Giallorossi are winless in their last five games in all competitions, with their most recent Serie A game ending in a 1-0 defeat against Napoli. Roma’s defensive deficiencies coupled with their worst league start this century leaves them vulnerable, especially against an Atalanta team firing on all cylinders.

Lookman’s journey in Italy reflects his development as a player. After inconsistent spells in England, Charlton Athletic Academy’s youngsters have found their feet in Serie A and become one of Atalanta’s standout performers.

His ability to exploit defensive errors, coupled with his talent for scoring crucial goals, could be crucial in breaking Roma’s resistance.