These were the players who earned the highest ratings in the Italian sporting newspapers (La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport).

Salvatore SIRIGU (G 7; C 7,5; T 9)     Parma 3-2 Torino

If you didn’t see the match, you might wonder what he’s doing here after conceding three goals but his performance was immense. He saved a penalty, made various decisive and spectacular saves and kept his side in it until the very end after a ropey defensive performance. Another display that showed off his reliable nature.

Ciro IMMOBILE (G 7,5; C 7,5; T 7,5)     Lazio 4-0 Genoa

The misunderstandings have gone and he’s ready to shine again. Lazio have rediscovered their talisman. Selfless, inspired and composed. Immobile provided an assist for Milinkovic-Savic, perhaps an even better one for the disallowed Luis Alberto goal before scoring in the second half himself.

Stefano SENSI (G 7,5; C 7,5; T 7,5)     Sampdoria 1-3 Inter

It looks like he never wants to let up. He made his mark directly and indirectly on two goals. He again looked sharp and inspired, a real catalyst in the midfielder for Conte. He’s simply indispensable now for Inter.

Gaetano CASTROVILLI (G 7; C 8; T 6,5)     Milan 1-3 Fiorentina

What a night for the young player born in 1997. His first Serie A goal came on the special stage of San Siro but beyond that, he was dynamic and did a lot to help his teammates.

Andrea BELOTTI (G 7; C 7; T 6,5)     Parma 3-2 Torino

He’s a gladiator and we know. He made a lot of sacrifices at Parma as he scored a goal before he was left isolated by Torino’s red card but he kept running and pressing to help the team.