Simy Nwankwo made his debut for Salernitana in Italian Serie A week two encounter against AS Roma at the Stadio Arechi on Sunday.

The Nigerian goal poacher started the game from the bench as Coach opted for Federico Bonazzoli to lead the attack, with Super Eagles midfielder Joel Obi behind him.

The decision proved to a wrong one as Salernitana struggled to threatened their visitors back line.

Simy Nwankwo who joined the Salernitana on loan from Serie B side Crotone was later introduced on the 56th to spice up the attack.

Simy’s introduction added sharpness to Salernitana attack and he was  unlucky not to get a debut goal late in the game. The 29-year-old connected properly on the volley, and the unfortunately the ball went narrowly wide of target.

The game ended 4-0 in the favour of Roma, with Tammy Abraham getting among the goals.

The defeat leaves Salernitana in 18th position on the table, after two round of game into the 2021-2022 campaign.