Diego Simeone has emphasized Ademola Lookman's importance to Atlético Madrid ahead of the Madrid derby. Lookman joined Atlético from Atalanta during the winter transfer window and scored nine goals with four assists in 24 appearances last season. The 28-year-old has been deployed in multiple attacking roles following Antoine Griezmann's departure and uncertainty over Julian Alvarez. Despite starting the season as a centre-forward and later returning to left-wing, Lookman has scored once in seven games and is without a goal in four matches.
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