Fabio Borini double brings Swansea joy and vindicates manager Brendan Rogers' skill in the transfer market
Chelsea’s 19-year-old Italian striker Fabio Borini turned down the bright lights of Rome, Parma and Turin to try his luck at the Liberty Stadium.
Double joy: Fabio Borini enjoys scoring on his Swansea debut Photo: ACTION IMAGES
By Graham Clutton 10:14PM GMT 20 Mar 2011
Having failed to score in eight appearances for the Premier League side this season, Borini, who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, was given the option of returning to Italy or boosting Swansea’s promotion challenge.
After Borini had marked his debut on loan with two goals which helped Swansea defeat Nottingham Forest 3-2, manager Brendan Rogers gave himself a pat on the back. “It was a terrific performance, I thought we were outstanding,” said Rogers. “Everything that has been good in our game this season was demonstrated. We defended well, passed the ball with great charisma and scored three great goals.
“Fabio’s a wonderful talent. I tried to get him earlier on in the season, but hopefully people will see why I have brought him in now. I remember him at 16 when Chelsea took him in from Bologna. I knew that he had a special talent.”
Scott Sinclair’s virtuoso goal after 21 minutes gave Swansea a deserved lead and when Borini lashed home a second five minutes later, Swansea were on their way to a first win in three games.
Kris Boyd pulled one back on the stroke of half-time, but shortly after the interval the Italian struck his second before former Swansea player Paul Anderson popped up to ensure a nervy finish.
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