"The Italian media this morning believe that Ademola Lookman was lucky to escape punishment for a rough challenge on Youssouf Fofana. This morning's Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews) has the following headline in their post-match coverage: 'Doveri pardons Lookman: almost a red card on Fofana'. During the first half, Lookman made a very rash challenge on Fofana inside the box, which Doveri didn't even penalise with a yellow."
"In particular, Lookman's challenge on Fofana, just before the goal (when you say the devil...) should have been handled differently. Lookman's tackle - with his left leg lunging and exposed studs - went into Fofana and well above the ankle, which is generally regarded as the dividing line between a red and a yellow card. A partial excuse is the fact that the Nerazzurri man didn't apply force after that, a situation that would have led to worse consequences such as a serious injury."
Ademola Lookman made a reckless challenge on Youssouf Fofana inside the box, with his left leg lunging and exposed studs striking well above the ankle. The incident occurred shortly before Atalanta's equaliser. Referee Gianluca Doveri did not book Lookman, and the tackle went unpunished. Observers judged the contact to be on the borderline between a yellow and a red card; greater force would have warranted a sending-off. A mitigating factor was the lack of follow-through force, which prevented a worse injury. Lookman remained on the field and scored his first goal of the season, helping Atalanta secure a point after Samuele Ricci's opener.
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