months out, he’s finally put his ordeal behind him and made his debut for the Giallorossi.
The result against Inter leaves a bitter taste, but the performance he did give us hope.
Until now, the Olimpico had only seen him from the stands; on Saturday, however, he offered a glimpse of his qualities. Especially his dribbling: a slalom past two opponents just minutes after coming on drew applause.
Elegance and explosiveness: just the profile Gasperini needs to strengthen an offensive line that has been disappointing so far.
Seven goals in seven Serie A games are a meager haul, and the Jamaican is an extra asset, writes Il Messaggero.
The “popcorn” his father-agent (expected at the stadium on Thursday) evoked is ready: Bailey wants to carve out a space for himself in an area of the pitch that still has no owner. El Shaarawy, Pellegrini, Dybala, and Baldanzi have alternated on the right flank; now it’s Leon’s turn, and he’s ready to roar.
