This weekend, Serie A returns with Matchday 3, ready to heat up. It’s a round featuring many big matches: from the Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter, to Fiorentina-Napoli, Milan-Bologna and Roma-Torino. Choosing the right lineup is no easy feat.
Here are eleven recommended names, in the Sofascore style, with tactical motivations, bonus prospects, and budget considerations.
Goalkeeper
Atalanta hosts Lecce at the Gewiss Stadium and are the favorites. Carnesecchi is one of the league’s most reliable goalkeepers. A sensible choice with other big teams facing off against each other.
Defenders
A physical defender, he’s impressive at set pieces. His dominance and presence are his strengths. Watch out for his headers.
A leader of Juventus’s defense, Bremer contributed significantly to the clean sheets in the first two rounds. In the big clash against Inter, his defensive solidity will be crucial: a reliable figure at all times.
Del Prato is often underrated, with occasional bonuses and a good offensive contribution. Parma uses him on the wings, a position where Cagliari’s attack isn’t very dangerous. He remains an interesting low-cost prospect.
Midfielders
A dynamic midfielder, he seems like an interesting option in the middle. Coach Sarri seems to be pushing him hard this year, so let’s take advantage of this faith, which will likely be rewarded.
A key player for Cremonese (he played well last year in Serie B). The team’s offensive fortunes often depend on his feet. He has personality, vision, and quality in the attacking midfield.
Como’s true star. A young and talented presence in a match against Genoa that promises to be a tight one. Someone like him can always become the cover star.
Napoli’s solidity in midfield depends on Anguissa, especially in a tough match away to Fiorentina. These are classic matches that are decided by physicality, tactical intelligence, and runs. Will he decide it once again?
Forwards
Top pick! Lazio, focused only on Serie A this year, can fire on him. It is shaping up to be a very prolific season for El Taty.
La Joya certainly needs no introduction: pure talent, personality, and a habit of making an impact even during a match. Don’t consider him a second choice or a reserve!
Davis is one of the possible names of the day. Against Inter on the latest round, he was simply devastating. He scored and provided an assist. Pragmatism and opportunism up-front. A potential low-cost exploit.
