The report cards of Atalanta-Cesena 6-1: De Ketelaere lights up, Samardzic is a factor and Palestra does well. Bianconeri to forget

Rui PATRICIO 6 – Evening as a non-paying spectator, called into question only by an unrealistic heel attempt by Ceesay and a flying header outside his area. From 78′ Francesco ROSSI SV.

Weight DJIMSITI 6,5 – You find him everywhere in this match, especially in attack. Added element to the Nerazzurri’s offensive maneuver, often up to the opponent’s penalty area. Defensively he doesn’t concede anything and is solid as usual.

Isaac HE 6.5 – In a match in which he has very little to do, he confirms that he is one of the strongest defenders in Italy. No flaws or flaws, total control in every tackle and in the aerial game. Gasperini changes it to preserve it, because he knows how fundamental it is tactically.

Dal 64′ Ibrahim SULEMANA 5.5 – He plays for almost half an hour and gets lost in the action that leads to Ceesay’s goal. For the rest, Cesena creates practically nothing else and it is also complex to evaluate their performance.

Rafael TOLOI 6 – Every now and then Kargbo’s speed suffers and his life is complicated with that yellow card he received on the last action of the first half. Offensively, however, he participated in many actions, also providing the assist to Brescianini during the provisional 5-0.

Marco GYM 6 – First starter this season and good ideas. Inexperience plays tricks on him in some restarts, where he could do better, but it certainly cannot be argued that his performance was a poor performance.

Mario PASALIC 6.5 – The assist for Samardzic is very nice, but it is not the only noteworthy play in his match. He works well in midfield, presents himself less than usual in the opponent’s area and takes his breath when Gasperini decides to give space to others.

From the 52nd minute Marco BRESCIANINI 7 – He takes over and also puts his signature on the Goddess’ victory. Free kick scheme executed at its best – with the obvious complicity of Cesena – then a flawless and rhythmic match.

Marten DE ROON 7 – Starter due to the suspension that he will have to serve in the championship, he is the master of the midfield and makes practically nothing mistakes, be it with the ball at his feet or in movements without the ball. Another level for the Cesena players.

Davide ZAPPACOSTA 7 – Goal scorer again to unlock the result; eternally a factor on its range of expertise. Lots of running, lots of help to his teammates, constant offensive propensity: in short, it’s the usual, wonderful Zappacosta.

Lazar SAMARDZIC 8 – Deadly. This adjective would be enough to justify the vote assigned to him, also because every time he touches the ball he does something good this evening. An unquestionable talent, he is also finding continuity and is increasingly decisive.

Charles DE KETELAERE 8 – He lights up the Gewiss Stadium with his usual class, scores a double, crowning two very good actions and systematically creates dangers for Cesena. With these two, they scored 22 goals in 73 appearances for the Nerazzurri. More and more leaders, not just technical ones.

From the 52nd minute Nicolò ZANIOLO 6.5 – He takes over with the right attitude, but then wastes two great opportunities. In the first, Piacentini’s defensive closure was providential, while in the second he himself shot at Pisseri. He assisted Samardzic’s second goal.

Matthew RETEGUI 6.5 – He doesn’t score, but he works a lot for the team and always plays by heart with his teammates. Piacentini often contains him very well, the public clamors for his goal. He had to settle for the assist for De Ketelaere’s first goal, still confirming himself as decisive.

Coach Gian Piero GASPERINI 7.5 – For the third time this season his Atalanta scores six goals in a match, demolishing the certainties of the current opponent. Always proactive football, devoted to attack and with players who often manage to overperform.

Pisseri 4.5; Ciofi 5 (74′ Curto SV), Piacentini 6, Pieraccini 5; Adamo 4.5 (82′ Saber), Mendicino 5, Bastoni 5.5 (60′ Chiarello 6), Celia 5; Tavsan 5 (60′ Francesconi 6), Kargbo 5.5 (75′ Ceesay 6); van Hooijdonk 4.5. All. Mignani.