Ademola Lookman Injury Blow: Atalanta Star to Miss Barcelona Clash

• Ademola Lookman to miss Atalanta's Champions League clash against Barcelona due to injury.
• Lookman's injury set to keep him sidelined for at least a month, sparking concerns about his future at the club.

Atalanta's hopes of advancing directly to the next round of the UEFA Champions League have suffered a significant blow, as Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman is set to miss the crucial clash against FC Barcelona due to injury, confirms Italian journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.

Although there is no official word from the club's medical team on the severity and length of the injury, reports in Italy suggest that the former Everton man could be sidelined for at least a month, with more tests to follow alongside a recovery plan.

The Nigerian star has been in impressive form this season, and his absence will be deeply felt by the team.

Lookman's injury is a serious concern ahead of the Barcelona clash, as the Bergamo-based club currently sits at 7th place in the current standings, just one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen in 8th place.

Barcelona on the other hand are second on the log, and are fresh off a huge win against Valencia in La Liga over the weekend.

Should Atalanta fall to a defeat against the Catalan giants, they will have to complete for a place in the knockout stage via the playoffs.

The injury to Lookman is a cruel blow to Atalanta, who were hoping to build on their recent success. 

The team will now need to dig deep and find a way to overcome the loss of their star player if they are to advance directly to the next round of the Champions League.