Serie A Team of the Week 34
Scot Munroe is taking a look at the team of the week for week 34. Formation is 3-4-1-2
Goalkeeper: Christian Abbiati (AC Milan)
The veteran Italian keeper kept his side in the game in the second half as he made crucial saves to deny the Brescia front line. Made a brilliant save to deny Diamanti at 0-0.
Centre Back: Thiago Silva (AC Milan)
One of the best defenders in Serie A and once again he showed his class. Silva was brilliant at the heart of the defence and really impressed with his marking. Made a brilliant clearance at the end of the game.
Centre Back: Nicolas Federico Spolli (Catania)
The Argentinan defender had a really solid game at the heart of the Catania defence. His positioning was brilliant and made some really important tackles.
Centre Back: Lucio (Inter)
The Burly Brazillian defender has been a rock at the inter defence and show his class in the game against Lazio. His leadership qualities prevailed in this game in the end and made some brilliant last gasp challenges.
Right Midfield: Stephan Lichtsteiner (Lazio)
The Swiss right back gave Nagatomo a problem in the first 45 minutes of the game and time after time he caused the inter backline problems with his crossing.
Centre Midfield: Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan)
Give this man a contract extension now!!! The Dutch playmaker rolled back the years with his performance at the heart of the Milan Midfield. He directed the play and the tempo in the midfield and set up the goal with a pass for Cassano.
Centre Midfield: Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan)
Is coming into form now the Dutch playmaker was at the heart of everything for Inter in a much needed win. He was rewarded for his effort with a brilliant free kick which sailed past Muslera.
Left Midfield: Federico Balzaretti (Palermo)
The Italian left back as been one of Palermo best players this season and he showed his class against Napoli. Clearly marked Maggio and his replacement Zuniga out of the game. Also scored the equaliser for Palermo
Attacking Midfield: Alejandro Gomez (Catania)
The diminutive attacker was head and shoulders Catania best attacker and was always willing to take control of the ball. He also hit the bar and made a brilliant run in the build up for his goal.
Striker: Alex Del Piero (Juventus)
The veteran striker was a breath of fresh air on the pitch. Scored a double for Juventus and was involved in all of the team attacking play.
Striker: Amauri (Parma)
The Brazilian striker is now showing the form that got him a move to Juventus. He hardly put a foot wrong and scored a brace for Parma. His first goal was a header and his second was instinctive finish after dodging an Udinese defender and slipping the ball past Belardi.
