Monza opened the fifth round of Serie A with a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, giving the weekend an early result before a crowded programme of fixtures across Italy.
Varela was the standout performer for Monza, receiving a 7.5 rating after helping his side take the points. Lucchesi was assessed as Monza’s lowest-rated player, though his mark of 6 reflected a solid collective afternoon.
Sassuolo found their best individual display in Adzic, rated 7, while Berardi endured the most difficult match among their players and received a 5.
Quick facts
- Monza beat Sassuolo 2-1 in the opening match of Serie A’s fifth round.
- Varela was Monza’s highest-rated player with 7.5.
- Lucchesi received Monza’s lowest mark, a 6.
- Adzic led Sassuolo’s ratings with 7.
- Berardi was Sassuolo’s lowest-rated player with 5.
The round continues on Saturday with Bologna hosting Torino and Udinese facing Cagliari at 15:00. Roma meet Inter at 18:00, before Venezia welcome Lazio in the 20:45 kick-off.
Sunday begins with Fiorentina against Napoli at 12:30. Frosinone-Como and Parma-Genoa follow at 15:00, while Juventus take on Atalanta at 18:00.
Milan close the fifth-round schedule at home to Lecce at 20:45, with the weekend still carrying several important early-season tests for clubs seeking rhythm, points and direction.
