Serie A is in a state of flux
! Roma made a stunning comeback to beat Verona 3-1 in the 12th round of the heated competition, thanks to a substitute appearance by 30-year-old former Shenhua foreigner Xavi.
Looking back two years ago, when Xavi was playing for Shanghai Shenhua, he was earning as much as 13 million euros a year after tax. However, in order to return to his home team, he resolutely chose to reduce his salary. Although he is no longer the "little Pharaoh" of the past, scored only three goals in Serie A last season, and started only a few times in the first 11 rounds of this season without scoring a goal, Salavi's performance in the Roma team is still worth looking forward to.
Xavi made his debut in the first half of this round against Verona. In the end, he rewarded Mourinho's trust with a goal, his first in Serie A this season, and the first in all competitions. It's worth noting that the goal he scored in stoppage time against Napoli in Serie A in April this year was his last goal in Serie A this season.
Facing Verona's goal, Xavi received a direct pass from Volpatto, then calmly got rid of the goalie and shot the ball into the empty net from a small angle. This scene, people can't help but think of Messi's style, Xavi on the field performance can be called "handsome explosion".
Although Xavi's career has not developed as expected, he has always maintained a positive mindset. Even with the lure of high salaries in the Chinese Super League, he still chose to stay on the Serie A bench, a persistence and perseverance that is admirable.
