Serie A
In the 12th round, 30-year-old former Shenhua foreigner Xavi came on as a substitute to kill the game and help Roma turn back Verona 3-1.
Two years ago, Xavi worked in Shanghai Shenhua, he can get 13 million euros a year after taxes, but he eventually chose to take a big pay cut, back to Rome. However, Xavi is no longer the all-powerful "Little Pharaoh" he once was, scoring only three goals in Serie A last season and only one start in the first 11 rounds of this season, without scoring.
In this round against Verona, Roma played another game with Xavi in the first half. In the end, he also rewarded Mourinho's trust with a goal. It was his first Serie A goal of the season and his first in all competitions this season. His last goal in Serie A dates back to April this year, when he scored in extra time in a 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Facing Verona's goal, the 30-year-old Xavi received a direct pass from Volpatto before calmly taking on the keeper and hitting the empty net from a small angle.
Salavi gently faced the keeper as if he was possessed by Messi, really cool. Shalavi was there.AC Milan was really surprised when he first started his career. Unfortunately, his career didn't go as expected. However, his mentality is still good. He's willing to give up his high salary in the CPL even though he's sitting on the bench in Serie A.
