Serie A’s sixth round offers a useful measure of how quickly roles can change across a season. Genoa and Fiorentina begin the weekend on Saturday 10 October at 15:00, while Monday 12 October brings the closing fixtures: Atalanta-Venezia at 18:30 and Torino-Udinese at 20:45. Between established names returning from injury and younger players claiming room in their squads, several inexpensive midfield options have already shaped the opening weeks.
Key takeaways
- Andy Diouf has remained above a passing mark in each of his first four league appearances, producing a fantasy average of 7.25.
- The former Lens midfielder has recorded three assists and is valued at 24 credits ahead of the meeting with Parma.
- Alphadjo Cisse has scored twice in his first Serie A campaign despite increased competition following Cristian Pulisic’s return to full fitness.
- Cisse, valued at 12 credits, has started three of the first five rounds and carries a fantasy average of 7.88.
- Torino’s Alessio Cacciamani costs seven credits, has started four league matches and supplied one assist.
Diouf’s growing place after the international break
Diouf’s early contribution has made him more than a reserve option. The 2003-born midfielder opened his league season with a fantasy score of 9, then followed it with returns of 6.5, 7.5 and 6. His average match rating stands at 6.5, underlining the consistency behind the more eye-catching fantasy total.
He has convinced Chivu with those performances and has also received his first senior France call-up from national coach Zidane. The return of Spence gives the squad another option after the break, but Diouf appears set to retain the coach’s confidence for the Parma match.
With three assists already on his record, Diouf has offered both reliable ratings and decisive actions. At 24 credits, he remains a relatively affordable selection for a side facing a fixture that looks favourable on paper.
Cisse and Cacciamani keep their place in the conversation
Cisse has had to contend with Pulisic’s return, which has narrowed the spaces available to him, but the 2006-born wide player has already shown that he can influence matches. His two goals, three starts from five Serie A rounds and 7.88 fantasy average represent a strong opening for a player in his first season in Italy’s top division.
There is still competition for a starting place against Sassuolo, yet Cisse’s value is not limited to the opening XI. His movement into scoring areas and his ability to make an impact from the bench keep him relevant at a price of 12 credits.
Cacciamani has been similarly efficient for Torino. Apart from his league debut against Milan, he has stayed above the passing threshold, while playing from the start in four of Torino’s first five matches. The winger has also registered an assist.
Abate has placed considerable trust in Cacciamani and is expected to start him again against Udinese in Monday’s late fixture. At seven credits, he offers a low-cost route to regular minutes and a dependable chance of a positive rating as Torino move into another important evening in the opening chapter of their campaign.
