Che Adams Brace: The One Point Italian Media All Made After Torino Win Over Roma
Che Adams was in fine form against Roma.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Updated on 14 January 2026
Torino striker Che Adams left Roma’s Stadio Olimpico with the match ball and a place in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.
The Scotland striker scored twice on Tuesday night as Torino beat Roma 3-2, with Emirhan Ilkhan’s late winner sealing it.
Across Italy’s match reports and ratings, the verdict was similar: Adams was Torino’s difference-maker, ending a long scoring wait in style.
Che Adams: why Italian ratings all picked him out
Toro.it said Che Adams “cleared the path” for Torino, praising his brace as the key moment in a chaotic cup tie.
Eurosport called him Roma’s “nightmare”, while Calciomercato.it described him as the “star performer”.
Meanwhile, Tuttosport gave Adams an 8 out of 10 as they noted how his brace “weighs heavily and contributes to the final victory”.
And Toro News gave him probably the kindest assessment of the night, which bodes well for the future.
Che Adams on fire! 🔥#RomaTorino pic.twitter.com/yy79Gs4a2f
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) January 14, 2026
“The play that unlocks a tight first half, however, is all his with a great goal that seems to be a liberation for the Scot,” they wrote.
“A powerful strike from outside the area after a lapse in the Giallorossi defense.
“He then doubles the lead in the second half, proving that he just needed to get going to clear his mind, and now he’s really feeling good.”
In short, the Italian press did not just praise the goals. They praised the timing, the calm finishing, and the way he kept Torino alive all night.
Although Antonio Arena scored for Roma, the 16-year-old debutant couldn’t upstage Adams on the night.
Che Adams: what it could mean for Scotland before the World Cup
Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and Che Adams has been part of that story, which makes his club form more important than ever.
A brace in a big away cup tie is a sign of returning confidence and finishing touch, which is good news for Steve Clarke.
In Scotland, some coverage framed the performance as a timely reminder ahead of selection decisions later this year.
Adams is the toast of Torino after helping them secure a quarter-final tie against Inter, along with renewed belief after recent league setbacks.
They will hope to build on Tuesday night in a season of change, with Gianluca Petrachi back at Torino.
Meanwhile, Scotland will be eager to see more of the same from Adams, who has struggled with consistency in the past.
If Adams keeps scoring in Italy, Scotland’s World Cup build-up becomes a lot easier.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte is a sports journalist with over a decade of professional experience in the industry. His main professional expertise is in soccer. Prior to joining FootItalia, he worked for the likes of Sports Mole, TBR Football, the Chelsea Chronicle and numerous other sites, along with having bylines in the likes of the Nottingham Post. He holds degrees in Journalism and International Relations.
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