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Lookman targets first of two major silverwares as Atalanta, Juventus clash in Coppa Italia final

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Lookman has registered 12 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for Serie A club, Atalanta this season

By Kehinde Okeowo

Atalanta striker, Ademola Lookman will have the opportunity to claim his first major silverware at club level when Atalanta take on Juventus in the final of the Coppa Italia at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday evening.

The Nigerian winger has made two appearances in the competition this season, with one goal and one assist to his name.

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He has also registered 12 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Serie A club. 

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Meanwhile, Atalanta have won the Coppa Italia only once in the past, during the 1962/63 season, having finished as runners-up on four occasions.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are also in the final of the UEFA Europa League and will relish the chance to win a double if they are able to get past highly flying Bayern Leverkusen on Wednesday, May 22 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

However, Coppa Italia final is the first time Lookman will be playing in the final of a competition at club level.

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