Serie A’s seventh round will stretch from Friday evening in Frosinone to Monday night in Parma, with clubs entering another important stage of the season: some looking to restore momentum, others managing European commitments, and Cagliari seeking to protect an unexpectedly strong early position.
Key takeaways
- Frosinone will host Sassuolo at 20:45 on Friday 13 October in the opening match of the seventh round.
- The round concludes on Monday with Monza versus Cagliari at 18:30 and Parma against Torino at 20:45.
- Frosinone full-back Oyono has played in all six league matches and registered an assist against Venezia.
- Cagliari centre-back Juan Rodriguez has started every game, with only one rating below six so far.
- Roma youngster Lulli could benefit from Gian Piero Gasperini’s need to rotate after European fixtures.
Frosinone and Cagliari rely on growing defensive figures
Frosinone return home after their defeat to Napoli, with Sassuolo providing the first test of the new round. Massimiliano Alvini’s side have made a promising start despite that setback, and Oyono has been among their most dependable performers.
The 2001-born right-back has appeared in each of Frosinone’s six matches, collecting an assist in the meeting with Venezia. His average fantasy score is close to 6.5, while his valuation stands at 17 credits. Beyond his defensive work, he has been encouraged to push forward on the right, an area from which Frosinone build many of their attacking moves. His first Serie A goal is yet to arrive, but his involvement in the final third has made it a realistic prospect.
Cagliari, meanwhile, go to Monza with their European ambitions supported by a settled back line. Juan Rodriguez has become an important figure alongside Yerry Mina, the Colombian bringing the more combative edge while the Uruguayan has offered consistency and composure.
Rodriguez has completed all six league fixtures and has generally returned solid performances. His only mark below six was a 5.5 against Juventus in the previous round, leaving him with a 6.2 fantasy average. After a first campaign spent adapting, the 1.90-metre defender is developing into one of Cagliari’s foundations. He will be tasked with containing Monza’s Varela and may also represent a threat from set pieces. His fantasy price is 16 credits.
Roma’s schedule may open a door for Lulli
At Roma, the calendar could create an opportunity for Lulli to regain minutes on the right flank. The 2007-born Italy Under-21 player featured regularly across three matches earlier in the season, but has been used less often in recent weeks.
Gasperini will have to spread responsibility more widely after Roma’s Champions League encounter with Real Madrid and before the subsequent match against Slovan Bratislava. With Genoa next in Serie A, Lulli could be given a larger role than he has had lately.
Valued at nine credits, the young wide player remains a low-cost option whose chances should grow as Roma balance domestic duties with a demanding European programme.
