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Ademola Lookman admits Chelsea have one of the toughest players heās ever played against
TL;DR
Ademola Lookman has named Reece James of Chelsea as one of the toughest players he has faced in his career. Lookman, currently with Atletico Madrid, previously played against Chelsea in the Champions League with Atalanta.
Key points
- Ademola Lookman plays for Atletico Madrid.
- Reece James is considered one of the toughest opponents by Lookman.
- Lookman faced Chelsea while playing for Atalanta.
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Ademola Lookman admits Chelsea have one of the toughest players heās ever played against
Atletico Madrid winger Ademola Lookman has named Reece James as the toughest opponent heās come up against in his career.
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Lookman was part of the Atalanta team which beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League earlier this season, although he didnāt score or assist.
The Nigeria international joined Atletico Madrid in January, and has made an instant impact at the La Liga club, with Diego Simeoneās men 90 minutes away from the Champions League final.
Ademola Lookman praises Reece James
Lookman has previously been linked with a move to Chelsea, and the Nigerian has played for a number of clubs throughout his career.
The 28-year-old has played for the likes of Fulham, Everton and Leicester in England, and has come up against some top players.
However, he revealed to ESPN the toughest opponent heās faced is none other than Chelsea captain James, with Lookman yet to score or assist against the Blues.
Q&A
Who did Ademola Lookman name as the toughest player he's faced?
Ademola Lookman named Reece James of Chelsea as the toughest player he has ever played against.
What team was Ademola Lookman playing for when he faced Chelsea?
Ademola Lookman was playing for Atalanta when he faced Chelsea in the Champions League.
What was the outcome of the Champions League match between Atalanta and Chelsea?
Atalanta won the Champions League match against Chelsea 2-1 earlier this season.