Sergio Oliveira shined in his Roma debut this evening, winning and scoring the decisive penalty in the 1-0 win over Cagliari. Could the Portuguese midfielder be the missing piece in the Giallorossi puzzle?
Jose Mourinho expressed his surprise that Roma were able to sign the 29-year-old Portuguese midfielder earlier this week, noting the quality and experience of the player, and his debut performance lived up to this praise.
Oliveira was a key figure in the Giallorossi’s win, winning and scoring a penalty in the first half of the match against Cagliari this evening. He was an active participant in the game, taking 75 touches, making two key passes and winning two aerial duels. He also completed 80% of his 60 passes, putting the work in both offensively and defensively.
Mourinho’s Roma have clearly been missing something this campaign, evident in their inconsistent performances and alleged ‘mental weakness’, so the arrival of Oliveira could be the turning point in their season.