Outside90’s top five Serie A performers – Matchday 14

Outside90’s top five Serie A performers – Matchday 14 [VIDEO]

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Federico Viviani

To take away the man of the match title from a game in which his team has lost means a player must have had a decent influence. This was definitely the case for Federico Viviani.

The 23-year-old kicked-off Verona’s fight back in Frosinone with a fantastic free-kick right on the edge of the area. This was backed up by a perfectly out-swung corner to meet Vangelis Mora, who dutifully put the ball in the back of the net.

It was Viviani’s first game back in nearly two months after an injury layoff.

Key Stats

80% Passing Accuracy

5 Key Passes

5 Tackles

2 Shots on Target

1 Assist

1 Goal

Gonzalo Higuain

One of the five positions in our top five almost needs to be reserved for Gonzalo Higuain every single week, the Argentinian increased the gap on the Capocannoniere race with two fantastic goals that led Napoli to a huge win over fellow title contenders Inter Milan.

The dominant performance put the Nerazzuri on the back foot in the second minute, when Higuain sent a rocket passed Samir Handanovic after pouncing on a defensive error.

Comparisons after the match have led him straight to Diego Maradona, as Napoli sit on top of the Serie A table for the first time since the legend was playing for the club.

Key Stats

64% Passing Accuracy

2 Interceptions

3 Shots on Target

2 Goals

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