Matchday 16 of the Serie A championship opens on Saturday, December 20th with Lazio-Cremonese and features many other interesting matches, such as Juventus-Roma and Como-Milan. This is a very unusual matchday, with four matches postponed due to the Super Cup.

In our recommendations, we’ve chosen to include players from the four matches still to be played. With all the associated risks: injuries and possible suspensions.

Here’s our ideal lineup!

Formation: 3-4-3

• GOALKEEPER

Vanja Milinković-Savić (Napoli vs Parma) — €5.6M

A choice worth seriously considering for the 16th matchday of Serie A. The match will be played on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30 PM, as a recovery matchday due to Napoli’s Italian Super Cup match in Riyadh on Monday, December 22nd. We recommend fielding the Italian champions’ goalkeeper in this Serie A match: reliability between the posts, a high probability of a result-related bonus, and solid defensive management make Milinković-Savić an ideal solution, especially on a split day with rotations to monitor.

• DEFENDERS

Carlos Augusto (Inter vs Lecce) — €5.5M

Calling him a reserve would be an understatement. Carlos Augusto is a key player in Chivu’s Inter: whether he plays on the left or right, he always manages to make his mark. Constant energy, quality in his runs, and bonuses just around the corner. He didn’t play a single minute in the Super Cup semifinal, and perhaps that’s also why Inter didn’t advance. Against Lecce, he’s a player worth fielding without too many doubts.

Marco Palestra (Cagliari vs Pisa) — €4.8M

The best right-back/back in the world? Maybe not yet, but his performance is simply sensational. He doesn’t miss a game and is becoming an absolute certainty in fantasy football. He could even score his first goal of the season against Pisa: an intriguing bet, especially considering his low price.

Tarik Muharemović (Sassuolo vs Torino) — €5.7M

Another young player on the rise. Veteran defensive stats: Sassuolo’s top performer in interceptions (1.4), tackles (1.7 per game), and clearances (6.5). Against Torino, he can deliver a solid performance and impressive grades. Ideal for those seeking consistency and reliability.

• MIDFIELDERS

Christian Pulišić (Como vs Milan) — €10.5M

When he’s there, Milan changes face. The numbers speak for themselves: second in Serie A for goals scored (7), with an impressive average of one goal every 74 minutes. Against Como, he’s one of the main candidates for the bonus, especially if he has space to target his man.

Mattéo Guendouzi (Lazio vs Cremonese) — €7.2M

When he’s there, Milan changes face. The numbers speak for themselves: second in Serie A for goals scored (7), with an impressive average of one goal every 74 minutes. Against Como, he’s one of the main candidates for the bonus, especially if he has space to target his man.

Kenan Yıldız (Juventus vs Roma) — €9.3M

Juventus’s true beacon. Five goals and four assists aren’t exactly a modest haul, but the feeling is he still has plenty of room for improvement. Against Roma, he’ll want to steal the show and prove he can be decisive in big matches. A must-have.

Riccardo Orsolini (Hellas Verona vs Bologna) — €8.6M

In Serie A, he’s slowed down slightly compared to his early days, but don’t underestimate him. Against a fragile defense like Verona’s, he can return to prominence, even from the penalty spot. When he sees certain games, he often leaves his mark.

• FORWARDS

Nicolò Zaniolo (Fiorentina vs Udinese) — €5.4M

Along with Palestra, he’s probably the most in-form Italian in the league right now. He looks like the Zaniolo of his heyday: bursts of strength, physicality, and renewed confidence. He’s sending clear signals and wants to reclaim the national team. Against Fiorentina, who are clearly struggling, he could still be decisive.

Gianluca Scamacca (Genoa vs Atalanta) — €5.4M

Simply on fire! With Palladino and this new face of Atalanta, Scamacca seems reborn. He moves well, communicates with his teammates, and punishes the slightest defensive error. Against Genoa, he’s a potential bonus striker.

Lautaro Martínez (Inter vs Lecce) — €11.4M

He and his teammates return to Italy full of anger and a desire to redeem themselves after the Super Cup defeat on penalties against Bologna. Lecce has been warned: Lautaro wants to defend his top-scorer spot. As Inter’s technical and mental leader, it would be a grave mistake to leave him out.