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Media View: Defenders in the spotlight after latest clean sheet

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See who the papers picked out as their star performer from Sunday night's 1-0 win over Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico

The Giallorossi have now won all 10 of their home league games in Serie A this season.

Corriere dello Sport: Federico Fazio 7

"Even with just one team-mate at the back, he's a dragon who frightens opposition forwards."

Corriere della Sera: Edin Dzeko 7.5

"He was late getting to Daniele De Rossi's perfect ball through in the first half, failing to finish a very dangerous opening. He came to life after the break, however, scoring (his 20th goal of the season, 14th in the league) and hitting the bar."

La Repubblica: Fazio 7

"A breeze block between Marco Borriello and glory."

Il Messaggero: Antonio Rudiger 7

"He started at left centre-back and very quickly became a right centre-back/full-back before switching back to the opposite side from where he crossed for Dzeko's goal. A ball of energy down both flanks. He gave away very little and got forward too. Does exactly what it says on the tin."

Leggo: Dzeko 7.5

"Centre forwards win games like these. Mission accomplished once again thanks to his 20th goal of the season. He struck the crossbar late on too. Talk is cheap."

Il Tempo: Dzeko 7

"He did the dirty work for half an hour, missed his first opportunity and then came his chance for redemption in the second period. He hurled himself at the ball with the clinical approach Luciano Spalletti asks of him, scoring his 20th goal of the campaign."

La Gazzetta dello Sport: Fazio 7.5

"The Borriello effect? What Borriello effect! The Argentine cancelled him out whenever they crossed paths and always tried to avoid throwing away possession."

Tuttosport: Dzeko 7

"Merciless in front of goal as he made full use of his powerful frame."