With Chievo at the top and Juve at the bottom after week two, the Serie A table has an unusual appearance as Dave Taylor selects his top XI.
Stefano Sorrentino [Palermo]
Played a blinder helping the visitors win the points following several crucial saves. Was particularly outstanding when clawing away a powerful header from Duvan Zapata and also stopped strong efforts from Antonio di Natale and Cyril Thereau. Comprehensive.
Paolo Cannavaro [Sassuolo]
With Chievo at the top and Juve at the bottom after week two, the Serie A table has an unusual appearance as Dave Taylor selects his top XI.
Stefano Sorrentino [Palermo]
Played a blinder helping the visitors win the points following several crucial saves. Was particularly outstanding when clawing away a powerful header from Duvan Zapata and also stopped strong efforts from Antonio di Natale and Cyril Thereau. Comprehensive.
Paolo Cannavaro [Sassuolo]
The veteran had another fine game blocking former Milan and Roma striker Mattia Destro then closing down his substitute Matteo Mancuso. The former Napoli player also caused panic with a strong volley that was just deflected away for a corner. Commanding
Emiliano Moretti [Torino]
A powerhouse at the back and started the comeback with a brilliant acrobatic strike in the second half. Limited any potentially dangerous movements from the visitors and was always alert. Committed.
Juan Jesus [Inter]
Commanded the back line and took control any time Carpi started any problems. Defended his area well, made several clearances and was always a step ahead of the visiting forwards, while pushing and probing at every chance. Confident.
Nicolas Frey [Chievo]
With a couple of key passes and several through balls he played a bit further forward than normal and pressed Lazio mercilessly down the right flank, tackling and halting any progress, while also putting across a handful of powerful crosses. Controlling.
Miralem Pjanic [Roma]
Caused trouble throughout testing Gianluigi Buffon several times with shots on target and crosses. Finally rewarded for all his efforts with a fabulous free-kick that zoomed over the wall like a runaway Exocet before flying past a statuesque Buffon. Commanding.
Valter Birsa [Chievo]
The former Milan midfielder was an absolute whirlwind setting up two goals before scoring himself with a fabulous free-kick. Along with several key passes he was outstanding in the centre of the park just behind the front two. Calculated.
Daniel Baselli [Torino]
Playing on the left of midfield he controlled the game with his expansive passing and also scored the killer third goal with a powerful strike from outside the box to finish the contest. Communicative.
Luiz Adriano [Milan]
The Brazilian striker blended in like a chameleon crawling up the side of a tree, with an assist and a debut goal. First setting up Milan’s opener before winning the game with a solid header from Jack Bonaventura’s whipped in corner. Captivating.
Edin Dzeko [Roma]
The new boy adapted gradually, supplying and also being a target for his teammates. Won the vital free-kick before scoring the winning header, leaping through the air like mythical Greek hero Bellerophon with the winged Pegasus between his thighs. Comfortable.
Gonzalo Higuain [Napoli]
Pipita was in terrific form scoring twice in the first half, springing an off offside trap before lobbing the ball over the advancing Emiliano Viviano. The Argentinian then doubled his score with a neat ball past the ‘keeper. Convincing.
Special Mentions: Riccardo Saponara [Empoli], Eder [Sampdoria], Franco Damian Vazquez [Palermo], Fabio Quagliarella [Torino], Lorenzo Insigne [Napoli], Riccardo Meggiorini [Chievo], Alberto Paloschi [Chievo], Stefan Jovetic [Inter].