Gervinho scores winning goal on Parma return against Sassuolo

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The Ivorian forward made an impactful return to Roberto D’Aversa’s team and helped them return to winning ways

Gervinho marked his return to Serie A action with the winning goal in Parma’s 1-0 win over Sassuolo on Sunday.

The 32-year-old made his first start for the Yellow and Blues in 2020 at the Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolore after he was reinstated into the first-team.

Gervinho scored the only goal that separated the teams in the 25th minute and increased his tally to five after 18 league appearances this season.

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The former Roma and Arsenal forward was in action for 55 minutes as Parma bagged their first win on the road since December 14, when he scored a stoppage-time winner against Napoli.

The victory lifted Roberto D’Aversa’s side to seventh in the Serie A table with 35 points after 24 matches.

They visit Torino for their next league match on February 23.

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