Forgotten Premier League striker scores from midfield to break goal drought
A former Premier League striker ended his eight-match goalless drought in spectacular style.
With TurinAs the Serie A clash against Empoli edged closer to a goalless draw, the game was crying out for a moment of magic.
Stepped anterior Southampton Forward Che Adams.
Torino's Nikola Vlasic won possession inside his own half before giving it to Adams as the visitors looked to mount a counterattack.
But instead of attacking the Empoli backline, Adams controlled the ball with the outside of his right foot before shooting from the halfway line.
Empoli goalkeeper Devis Vásquez was caught in no man's land when Adams' shot went over his head and into the back of the net.
Adams' goal proved to be the winner and Torino claimed their fifth league win of the Serie A season.
Not only that, Adams' goal came just seven minutes after being substituted in the game.
The 28-year-old even won the man of the match award.
Several of Adam's former Southampton teammates shared their reactions to his goal on social media.
Saints defenseman Jan Bednarek posted two fire emojis under Adams' post, while Will Smallbone commented on the love heart eyes emoji.
Nathan Tella also commented: “Baby shark.”
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Adams' sensational midfield goal was Torino's fifth in all competitions this season and his first since September 29, when he scored in a 3-2 loss to Lazio.
The Scotland international started the season in great form for Torino, scoring four goals in his first eight appearances.
However, unfortunately the goals ran out for the 28-year-old and it coincided with a poor run of form for Torino, who lost six of their next eight games in which they failed to score.
But his midway effort ensured Torino won again.
Adams joined Torino as a free agent after his contract with Southampton expired in the summer.
He played a key role in helping Saints return to the Premier League, scoring 15 goals last season in the Championship.
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He had several Premier League teams. chasing your signatureincluding Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
However, Adams opted to take the road less traveled and moved abroad to Serie A.
Adams joined a growing British contingent competing in Italy's top flight.
There are nine English and five Scottish players (including Adams) in Serie A, including former Chelsea stars. Abraham Tammy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori.
As it happens, all three Cobham products play for AC Milan.
Star duo Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay They are the biggest Scottish names in Serie A, and both moved to Napoli last summer.
