Mkhitaryan makes Armenia 50th country having player in Roma
AS Roma, which Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined most recently on a season-long loan deal, is preparing to face Sassuolo on Sunday, September 15, as Serie A action returns after the international break.
Ahead of the match, the official website of Roma presented some statistics about the game, making a remarkable reference to the Armenian international.
“Heading for 50 nationalities... Whenever he makes his debut, Henrikh Mkhitaryan will become the first Armenian to play a game for Roma - with Armenia becoming the 50th different country to have had a player represent the Giallorossi,” the club said.
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