Serie A’s sixth matchday of 2026-27 will stretch from Saturday afternoon to Monday night, with fantasy managers weighing form, price and opportunity before the weekend begins. Several defenders have made early cases for selection through regular starts, assists or unexpectedly prominent roles in their coaches’ plans.
A round that runs into Monday
The programme begins on Saturday 10 October at 15:00, when Genoa host Fiorentina. It concludes with two Monday fixtures: Atalanta against Venezia at 18:30, followed by Torino versus Udinese at 20:45.
Within that schedule, three lower-priced defensive options stand out for different reasons: one arrives after a strong individual display, one has supplied attacking returns from the outset, and one is seeking to recover the level that made him an early surprise.
Celik’s consistency earns attention
Zeki Celik has started each of the opening five league games and registered his first fantasy bonus of the campaign against Atalanta, creating Conceiçao’s temporary opening goal. Entrusted by Spalletti with the left side, the Turkish defender has offered steady returns, carrying a fantasy average of 6.1 alongside an overall rating average above the passing mark.
- Celik is expected to start again away to Cagliari.
- The Rossoblu have begun the season well, making it a demanding assignment rather than a straightforward one.
- His previous outing produced a rating of 7 and a fantasy score of 8.
- Valued at 21 credits, the former Roma player remains an accessible selection after his recent improvement.
The Cagliari match offers him a chance to confirm that display and extend the run of reliability that has marked his opening weeks.
Veiga and Floriani Mussolini offer different routes
Veiga’s attacking contribution
Danilo Veiga has become a regular in Di Francesco’s starting side and has begun every match so far. The Portuguese defender, born in 2002, already has two assists: one came in the opening game against Venezia and another against Monza.
The visit to Bologna at the Via del Mare represents a tougher test, but Veiga’s willingness to contribute going forward keeps him relevant. At 15 credits, with two bonuses already collected, he is a defender worth monitoring for matchday six.
A chance for Floriani Mussolini to respond
Floriani Mussolini arrives after two below-par ratings, yet his earlier work for Lazio has made him one of the positive discoveries of the season. Gattuso initially left him among the substitutes for the opening fixture, but has selected him from the start in every game since.
- Across his first three appearances, Floriani Mussolini recorded two 6.5 ratings and one 6.
- His value remains low at 10 credits.
- Lazio face Monza, a fixture that appears favourable for the Biancocelesti on paper.
After his recent dip, the Monza meeting gives the former Cremonese player an opportunity to reward Gattuso’s faith again and restore the early-season momentum that made him an appealing low-cost fantasy option.
