Atletico Madrid have said they are unhappy that the Super Eagles overworked Ademola Lookman in friendlies against Iran and Jordan that did not have any competitive significance.
According to AS, the Spanish club complained that with upcoming crucial matches in the UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey final and La Liga, the Super Eagles ought not to make Ademola Lookman play the entire duration of the friendlies against Iran and Jordan.
Atletico see the Nigerian forward as a key player to their successes this season.
They welcome leaders Barcelona in La Liga tomorrow and four days later they will guests of the Catalan giants in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal.
The Champions League return tie against Barcelona is fixed for April 14, before the Copa del Rey final four days later.
