Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini has explained Ademola Lookman’s substitute role in the club’s 2-0 Supercoppa semi-final loss to Inter Milan. Lookman was surprisingly named among the substitutes by Gasperini for the encounter.

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini was left frustrated after their Supercoppa Italiana semifinal defeat to Inter Milan.

Atalanta coach GianPiero Gasperini defends his team selection after a 2-0 defeat to Inter in the Supercoppa Italiana, highlighting squad rotation.

Inter are the current Liga Serie A champions but are up against this season’s table toppers in Atalanta. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side – who won the UEFA Europa League last season – have a better goal difference than second-placed Napoli and are point ahead of Inter in third.