Five Key Stats from Week 8 in Serie A: How Giuseppe Rossi destroyed Juventus

Serie A came bursting back to life for week eight the aftermath of the international break with a rousing 35 goals scored throughout the 10 contested matches.

Roma remarkably remained perfect courtesy of a Bosnian-powered triumph over Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico, whilst a miserly Milan returned to winning ways despite decimated ranks, and an inspired Giuseppe Rossi catapulted Fiorentina to an sensational comeback against fierce rivals Juventus in the highlights of a scintillating round of Calcio.

1. Pjanic Masters The South of Italy

After going the distance last Tuesday against Lithuania to help his native Bosnia to an historic first-ever World Cup berth, Pjanic’s brilliant week continued as he struck a brace in the Derby del Sole to send unblemished Roma five points clear at the summit of the Serie A table.

Giallorossi talisman Francesco Totti limped off on 33 minutes in a match crying out for a hero, and the 23-year-old stepped forth to answer the call with a superb curling free-kick on the stroke of half-time before smashing home from the penalty spot to seal the three points 20 minutes from the final whistle.

Not only did Pjanic assume responsibility for providing the firepower for the capital club against Napoli, but he also registered a game-high six key passes on the creative front to account for two-thirds of his side’s chances to complete a performance resembling one of the injured Roma captain.