A beaming Gasperini called Lookman over and asked him for a hug, leading to a firm embrace between them. “Lookman became a fantastic player when he grew into the concept of a team,” Gasperini said after the match.

Atalanta must believe they can win the Serie A title, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said after Sunday's 4-0 thrashing of Juventus moved them within three points of leaders Inter Milan, whom they host next week.