Team of the week (4-3-3):
Doni (Roma): The Giallorossi can definitely count on the Brazilian goalkeeper who has come a long way since his arrival in the Italian Serie A league.
Nesta (Milan): Great performance by the central defender who was practically perfect. Donadoni will surely miss him against France.
Zapata (Udinese): If Inter failed to score a second goal against the Friulani, it was mostly due to Zapata’s brilliant defending. How come none of the big teams were after him this summer?
Mexes (Roma): With a Mexes like this, who needs Chivu? Defends well and scores often. Spalletti has no problems in defence.
Panucci (Roma): Despite the age, he still performing at his best and few can argue his qualities in the defensive phase. Maybe he can prove useful against France.
Rosina (Torino): What a goal to kick-off the new Serie A season! That is the reason why they call him ‘Rosinaldo’.
Kaka` (Milan): Started the season which will lead him to the Golden Ball award with a brace. He has become a true leader of the team and can bring more silverware to the Rossoneri.
Aquilani (Roma): Great start to the season for what can become one of Europe’s best midfielders if he keeps up the good work.
Iaquinta (Juventus): Came in as a substitute in the last half hour and helped the Bianconeri score 4 goals, including his own persona brace.
Trezeguet (Juventus): No wonder the Bianconeri wanted to hold on to him at all cost this past summer. A goal machine who will prove vital for the Old Lady’s return to Serie A.
Morimoto (Catania): The 19-year-old has been compared to Ronaldo in Japan and after Sunday’s goal, few will doubt his qualities. He also set up Baiocco for Catania’s second goal.
Honourable Mention:
Fortin (Cagliari)
Rossi (Parma)
Barzagli (Palermo)
Montolivo (Fiorentina)
Ambrosini (Milan)
Pandev (Lazio)
Amoruso (Reggina)
Goal.com invites readers to point to other players that they believe deserve a place in an ideal first eleven given what happened at the weekend...
