Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee, and Lecce fullback Patrick Dorgu have received recognition in Whoscored.com's Serie A Team of the Week. Their commendable performances in the recent round of matches earned them this honor.
Lookman, representing Nigeria internationally, contributed significantly to Atalanta's success despite not scoring. He played a pivotal role in both of Atalanta's goals, providing assists for Charles De Ketelaere and El Bilal Touré.
His performance in the game saw him notch two assists, bringing his total goal involvements for the season to 14. Impressively, Lookman joins the ranks of just five players in Serie A who have achieved over 20 goals and 10 assists since the previous campaign commenced.
Lookman leads Atalanta's assist tally this season with six assists in twenty-six appearances, sharing this accolade with Charles De Ketelaere. In the recent Team of the Week, Lookman secured the second-highest rating of 8.66, with only Lecce's Antonino Gallo surpassing him with a score of 8.81.
Joshua Zirkzee, also eligible to represent the Super Eagles, earned his spot in the team after a stellar performance for Bologna. He contributed two goals in Bologna's 3-1 victory over Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, further solidifying his reputation as a formidable striker.
Zirkzee's noteworthy performance included scoring Bologna's second goal and assisting the third with a precise pass. His consistent form this season has drawn interest from clubs like Arsenal, as he aids Bologna in their pursuit of a top-four finish.
Patrick Dorgu, a Danish-Nigerian fullback, completed the trio of recognized players after his standout display for Lecce. In their 3-0 away triumph against Sassuolo, Dorgu not only showcased his defensive prowess but also contributed offensively by scoring a goal.
This match marked Dorgu's first goal in Serie A since February and his second of the season. His efforts have undoubtedly played a part in Lecce's successes, adding depth to their defensive line and contributing to their victories.
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