GOLAZONEWSDaniele De Rossi praises Robinho Jr following Genoa debut
- Robinho Jr made his debut for Genoa against Roma.
- The 18-year-old was loaned from Santos in early September.
- Head coach Daniele De Rossi highlighted the player's intelligence on the pitch.
Forward Robinho Jr made his first appearance for Genoa during their 2-0 loss to Roma in Italy this past Saturday. The 18-year-old entered the match as a second-half substitute, replacing fellow Brazilian Júnior Messias.
The player arrived at Genoa on loan from Santos in early September. Following the match, head coach Daniele De Rossi offered praise for the youngster’s performance. De Rossi noted that while the signing was primarily a move for the future, the forward made a strong impression.
According to De Rossi, the teenager displays useful and intelligent play. While the coach acknowledged that the forward needs to improve his physical conditioning, he expressed satisfaction with the player's ability to maintain his position and contribute effectively.