Fredrikstad FK sale Rocco Shein impresses on Portsmouth debut
Fredrikstad FK sale Rocco Shein showed great potential when he debuted for Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup match against West Ham. The 23-year-old Estonian international controlled the first half, according to Portsmouth boss John Mousinho.
League standing: 11th in Eliteserien, 20 pts, 6W-2D-8L from 16 games, recent form WWLLL.
What happened in the match?
Shein was signed from Fredrikstad FK for a multi-million pound sum, and Mousinho is convinced he will make a big impact in the Championship this season. He looked particularly impressive in the first half against the relegated Premier League club.
Mousinho says: «Rocco showed some very good glimpses and I think he controlled the game in the first half. There's a lot to like about Rocco's performance.»
Why this is important for Fredrikstad FK
The sale of Shein to Portsmouth is a big sale for Fredrikstad FK, who are currently 11th in Eliteserien with 20 points after 16 games. The club has scored 17 goals and conceded 27, with a goal difference of -10.
What comes next?
Mousinho looks forward to working further with Shein to improve his game, especially on the defensive side. He believes Shein will do well in the Championship, even though it is an adjustment from Norwegian football.
«He is more than willing to acknowledge that, but if we can get him through the next couple of weeks I think he can make some massive improvements», says Mousinho.
