Scotland star sends league upstarts top of table as Il Toro flourish under former Rangers defender

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Che Adams celebrates his goal for Torino. | Getty Images

LANGKATODAY - Scotland striker Che Adams continued his strong start to his new life in Italy, coming on as a substitute as Torino defeated Verona 3-2 to move provisionally top of Serie A.

Adams made the switch to Turin during the summer after his contract with Southampton expired in the summer and after netting for the first time in Il Toro colours last month against Atalanta, he came on to score what proved to be the winner in a dramatic match Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi.

After starting last weekend’s 0-0 draw against Lecce, Adams dropped to the bench for this match, but manager Paolo Vanoli - a former Rangers defender - was vindicated in his decision, with both forwards Antonia Sanabria and Duvan Zapata netting in an eventful first half either side of Grigoris Kastanos’ goal for Verona. The hosts ended the first 45 minutes with ten men after Pawel Dawidowicz was sent off.

Adams came on for Sanabria on 67 minutes and netted 12 minutes later, drilling home a loose ball into the bottom corner. And while Daniel Mosquera netted in stoppage-time for the hosts to ensure a nervy ending, Torino held on for all three points.

Still unbeaten across all competitions this season, Torino go into the weekend as top dogs in Serie A. However, Napoli can reclaim pole position on Saturday should they win at home against Napoli. Adams’ Scotland team-mates Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour are expected to be involved and could make their home debuts.