Ronaldo Oliviera: How’s East Bengal’s possible replacement of Jobby Justin doing in the trials?

XtraTime Web Desk: East Bengal’s quest to find the replacement of their leading goalscorer in the previous season Jobby Justin, might be over, as their possible replacement Ronaldo Oliviera, who is now on trial from Goan giant Salgaocar, has been able to catch the eyes of the team management and the awaited fans during the training.

Coming from the Salgaocar Juniors, Ronaldo made a name for himself in both the junior as well as the senior level. He caught sight of everyone with an influential performance during the Awes Cup last year where Salgaocar managed to stun the ISL side FC Pune City. It was earlier reported that Pune City were close to signing the talented Goan Striker but seems to have been taken aback due to the recent financial crisis.

Ronaldo scored as many as 18 goals in his 22 appearances for Salgaocar in the Goa Pro-League. An East Bengal official was telling xtratime.in, “His biggest positive is that he knows how to find the back of the net.” He added, “He is a fox in the box kind of forward. We hope the coach will like him. It all depends on him.”

His performance so far has been very promising. He has been scoring goals regularly and the movements, shooting, positioning has certainly impressed the team management. Goalkeping coach Abhra Mondal told xtratime.in, “It’s still early days. He needs time to settle in. You cannot judge a player’s nerve and temperament in just three days. But yes, so far he has been good.”

Though Ronaldo’s future would be decided after Alejandro’s call, the youngster has been trying his best to make a mark in his career.