Here’s the round-up of the Italian players with the highest ratings in the country’s bestselling newspapers (La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport).

 

Lorenzo PELLEGRINI (G 7,5; C 8; T 7,5)     Roma 4-2 Sassuolo 

A monstrous performancein attacking midfield. With three assists, he bossed play between the lines. Like with Italy, Fonseca has started to use Pellegrini in a more attacking role where his running and vision make a real difference. Furthermore, he even hit the post.

Luca CEPPITELLI (G 7; C 8; T 8)     Parma 1-3 Cagliari 

After remaining on the bench against Inter, he returned to the starting line-up and showed what he could do although it was an unorthodox display for a defender as he hit a brace. His first was a great run into the box before a towering header for his second.

Riccardo ORSOLINI (G 7,5; C 7,5; T 7,5)     Brescia 3-4 Bologna 

Once again he demonstrated his status as Bologna’s main skilful player. After a slow start like the rest of the team, he played a key role in the comeback as he first assisted Palacio’s goal before hitting home with his left to secure a dramatic win for the Emilian side.

Stefano SENSI (G 7,5; C 7,5; T 7,5)     Inter 1-0 Udinese 

Conte has given him the keys to the Nerazzurri’s engine room and he’s making good use of them. He scored another goal in an all-action performance. He’s always at, never letting the play slip him by and he attacks space. A truly valuable player.

Alfredo DONNARUMMA (G 7,5; C 7,5; T 7,5)     Brescia 3-4 Bologna 

He plays like the Stadio Rigamonti is his back garden, scoring in practically every home game and going up a division hasn’t stopped that. It was a shame that his brace proved to be in vain for the Rondinelle but Corini can build around such a reliable option in attack.