Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has expressed his eagerness to face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League first-leg semifinal at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday.

The La Liga side has been without Lookman in their last two league matches due to injury concerns surrounding the Super Eagles forward.

However, Lookman, who made the switch to Atletico from Serie A club Atalanta, has assured Atlético fans that he is fit to take on the Gunners.

“Wednesday will be a very special game,” he stated during a press conference on Monday. “I’ve missed a couple of matches, but I’m feeling much better now. The fans have given us a massive boost, and we’re looking forward to the same energy on Wednesday.

“The first time I faced Arsenal was as a kid with Charlton, so this match is really special for me,” he said. “Atleti is a huge club with top players performing at a high level. It’s a privilege to contribute, and the work over the last month has been fantastic.”

Lookman injured himself during the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad in the 62nd minute. Ahead of the Arsenal match, Diego Simeone confirmed, “Lookman isn’t ready for tomorrow’s match. Substituting him in the final was the right decision.”

Since joining from Atalanta in January, Lookman has been in great form, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in eighteen appearances across all competitions.