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Lorenzo Pellegrini makes first goal contribution as substitute in Serie A since 2018

Andy Mattioli
ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 23: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A TIM match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on December 23, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Tonight’s victory over Napoli saw Lorenzo Pellegrini return to Roma’s scoresheet in the 2-0 win at Stadio Olimpico.

Despite not featuring in Mourinho’s starting line-up, the Roma captain found a way to make his contribution felt, scoring off the bench to give Roma the precious lead.

According to OptaPaolo, Pellegrini tonight scored as a substitute in a Serie A match for the first time since 29th September 2018 in Roma-Lazio.

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