Alvise Cagnazzo: Giroud, Rabiot, Lukaku, Onana – Serie A stars to dazzle and flop at the World Cup

There are 65 gamers from Serie A taking part in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

As many as 21 of the 32 groups to commence the opposition boasting at minimum 1 player from the Italian divisions – most from the leading flight but 1 (Morocco’s Walid Cheddira) playing in the 2nd-tier Serie B for Luigi De Laurentiis’ Bari.

So how are they having on at the match? Olivier Giroud has confirmed no signs of slowing down, Adrien Rabiot has been a surprise package and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has saved Poland afloat.

But it really is been a disastrous match for Romelu Lukaku, Cameron stopper Andre Onana and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala.  

Down below, Sportsmail’s Alvise Cagnazzo runs the rule about the Serie A stars to dazzle on the major phase, and the flops who will have a position to establish when the league returns to motion in late December.

There have been plenty of thrills and spills from the 65 Serie A players at the Qatar World Cup

There have been a great deal of thrills and spills from the 65 Serie A players at the Qatar World Cup

Below, Sportsmail's Alvise Cagnazzo runs the rule over the Serie A stars to dazzle on the biggest stage, and the flops who will have a point to prove when the league returns to action

Down below, Sportsmail’s Alvise Cagnazzo runs the rule about the Serie A stars to dazzle on the biggest phase, and the flops who will have a point to demonstrate when the league returns to motion

Those people ON Top

File-breaking goalkeeper Szczesny – 8/10

The Juventus goalkeeper has put 18 months of ups and downs driving him with an extraordinary exhibiting at the Environment Cup which showcased his fantastic penalty-saving means.

Stopping Lionel Messi’s location-kick in opposition to Argentina aided the former Arsenal stopper enter the Guinness Globe Document guides, becoming just the third goalkeeper to save two penalties (not such as shoot-outs) at a one Earth Cup event.

Before him, American Brad Friedel did the exact same at the 2002 version in South Korea and Japan, whilst compatriot Jan Tomaszewski also pulled off the feat in Germany back in 1974. 

Record-breaking Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny brilliantly saved a Leo Messi penalty

Record-breaking Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny brilliantly saved a Leo Messi penalty

He was certainly Poland’s very best participant in Qatar until their elimination, even surpassing star striker, Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski.

Despite his fantastic performances, his Juventus long run is uncertain, with his hefty £100,000-a-week deal weighing closely on a workforce making an attempt to lower their wage spending budget and get a more youthful, less expensive goalkeeper.

Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi, 22, or Empoli’s Guglielmo Vicario, 26, could be his heirs in Turin but his great showings in Qatar have increased doubts about his long term.

Untamable Lion Amrabat – 9/10

Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is the shock deal of the Globe Cup. No 1 would ever have imagined Morocco’s rip-roaring journey to the quarter-finals and Amrabat is a important cog in the historic progress of the African aspect.

Currently admired by best golf equipment in Italy, the 26-calendar year-aged has written a really crucial page in his country’s history in reaching their very first at any time quarter-remaining at the event, and is the chief of the national team’s midfield. 

Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat (left) could be set for a big move after impressing in midfield

Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat (remaining) could be established for a major transfer soon after impressing in midfield

In opposition to Spain the star made a wonderful effectiveness, the very best of his occupation, doing work as a dam in front of the defence and neutralising Luis Enrique’s proficient Spanish attackers.

His benefit is soaring and to get him currently, an interested club could have to shell out £35million, like increase-ons. Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus are watching him intently. 

Ridiculous horse Rabiot – 10/10

France’s crazy horse runs like a train and is as solid as a bear. As he freely admitted in a push conference, Rabiot is dealing with the best form of an up-and-down career. 

A several months right after rejecting the developments of Manchester United this summer season, the midfielder is a person of France’s greatest players, along with Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe. 

Accidents to critical midfielders N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba, starters in the Planet Cup acquire in 2018, are now neglected.

Adrien Rabiot is France's 'crazy horse' and has been one of the best players for Les Bleus

Adrien Rabiot is France’s ‘crazy horse’ and has been one of the most effective gamers for Les Bleus

Rabiot has supplied supervisor Didier Deschamps a midfield which has not been so cleanse and tidy because Emmanuel Petit performed. 

Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri has improved his off-ball pressing behind the attackers, with Italian football guaranteeing a greater understanding of practices he would not have learned any where else in Europe.

If France retain their title, all the credit must go to him for his challenging perform in conquering the torrent of criticism he has received for bad performances in the last 3 decades. 

The ‘French Benjamin Button’ Giroud  – 10/10

Olivier Giroud is 36 a long time old but performs with the gentle-heartedness of a hardly 18-year-aged boy who is identifying the attractiveness and charm of currently being a crucial player in the latter levels of the Earth Cup. 

Actual Madrid striker Karim Benzema’s damage has paved the way for the AC Milan forward to shine, and Giroud is exceeding all expectations by putting up a perfect knowledge with forward Kylian Mbappe. 

Evergreen striker Olivier Giroud, 36, is the French Benjamin Button and is still performing well

Evergreen striker Olivier Giroud, 36, is the French Benjamin Button and is continue to carrying out well

It can be 3 appearances, 3 aims in Qatar for the striker, who will explore renewing his deal with the Rossoneri in January, perhaps for a even more two many years.

He will be Milan’s heir to fellow veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic and, after surpassing Thierry Henry as France’s history goalscorer of all time, will likely goal to be component of the facet at the European Championship in 2024 as perfectly. 

Moroccan gold mine Cheddira – 7/10

Even though not a starter for Morocco, Walid Cheddira is an important element of the squad.

From Serie B to the pinnacle of environment soccer, thanks to a amazing commence to the period with next-tier Bari. Now all of Serie A needs to buy him. At the moment he would cost about £17m, far more than 20 situations what he was value this summer time.

The 24-year-aged striker was born in Loreto, a tiny city in Ancona province, and has a twin nationality which lets him be regarded as a property-developed participant. His report this season: 12 game titles, 9 aims (the leading scorer), 4 helps, one yellow card.

And Morocco striker Walid Cheddira (pictured) is now wanted by every club in the top-flight

And Morocco striker Walid Cheddira (pictured) is now required by every club in the prime-flight

He is a top rated player and can be a critical person in the prime-flight future season irrespective of his mediocre previous. Until two many years in the past he was encouraging out in a Catholic church, and in summer time 2020 he was actively playing in football tournaments with his parish.

No 1 could have imagined this kind of a vivid potential for Cheddira but he has surpassed all predictions and made himself an crucial cog in Morocco’s equipment.

Those TO FLOP

Wooden-feet Lukaku – 4/10

Entire world-class or just normal? The imposing Belgian striker is unrecognisable from the hotshot at Inter Milan two seasons back and his 4 astounding misses in the team stage match versus Croatia have condemned his side to a disastrous elimination.

Admittedly, he did not get there in Qatar in the best physical shape shortly just after returning from an injuries absence, but his report of choosing up knocks this season is a worry.

Lukaku was with no question the worst Serie A agent at the Qatar Earth Cup and this could have an impact on Inter’s decision on retaining him up coming season. 

But Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has endured a disastrous tournament in a group-stage exit

But Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has endured a disastrous match in a group-stage exit

Just a few minutes on the subject against Morocco and 4 prospects missed against Croatia is his worst at any time moment with the Belgian countrywide staff.

Many now sense his physical issue immediately after the brilliant decades below Antonio Conte has now worsened to the stage of threatening his success. Then-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was in all probability suitable to want to get rid of him.

Inter are continuing to keep track of the scenario and hope his durability does not worsen in the crack right after the match. At Euro 2024, Lukaku will be 32, at the future Globe Cup he will be 34 and probably failure in Qatar will be his final main match.

Unpleasant ducking Dybala – 0/10

‘The Jewel’ will possibly conclude his occupation eternally becoming the ‘nearly man’ of Argentine soccer. He has promised substantially but shipped minor in the decisive moments. 

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has not place him on the pitch yet in Qatar, an excessive rejection which confirms he is back-up only to the untouchable superstar Lionel Messi. 

Continual actual physical difficulties, a absence of regularity and being allow go by Juventus this summer months seems to have weighed down his the latest performances. 

Paulo Dybala is an ugly duckling that has failed to blossom into a splendid swan for Argentina

Paulo Dybala is an ugly duckling that has unsuccessful to blossom into a splendid swan for Argentina

The ugly duckling has unsuccessful to blossom into a splendid swan and, at just about 30, his remarkably specialized model of play is typically useless in contemporary, fast-paced soccer, in which bodily energy is needed.

Dybala is a reserve and will most likely stay so right until Messi’s retirement. Even if he replaces the PSG ahead, he desires to keep away from really serious muscle injuries in future due to the fact comparisons with his predecessor could worsen his performances.

Belgium disappointment De Ketelaere – 2/10

Signing Charles De Ketelaere was possibly the most significant mis-move for AC Milan in the transfer market and the attacking midfielder appears to be like like he will crumple in on himself and tumble out of rivalry for Belgium.

The Rossoneri participant only confirmed his lack of concentration in his country’s disappointing exit and took to the field significantly far too casually when what was desired was a fight.

His complex and tactical horror exhibit has betrayed the rely on of all of Belgium and will see him return to the San Siro torn apart by soreness and aggravation. From September to December, he has only seasoned disappointments.

Immediately after club chief Paolo Maldini sanctioned a £30m commit on him this summer season, De Ketelaere consistently provides the perception he is incapable of actively playing on the most important phase and it will get a ton to recover his self esteem. 

Signing Charles De Ketelaere was the biggest mis-step for AC Milan in the transfer market

Signing Charles De Ketelaere was the major mis-phase for AC Milan in the transfer current market

Scarily controversial Onana – 4/10

Onana is an superb goalkeeper but his character and personality are not but deserving of a leading club. Cameroon’s experience finished in the team phase immediately after Onana was sensationally excluded immediately after an argument with team manager Rigobert Tune. 

The African nationwide workforce was not able to rely on its commencing goalkeeper, who was left out for disciplinary causes – which had turn out to be apparent while he was at Ajax.

Despite remaining cherished and highly regarded by crucial nationwide figure Samuel Eto’o, he wished to interpret his goalkeeping function in a much more ‘modern’ way, clashing with the extra classic look at of his coach.

The disappointment of Cameroon’s elimination is additional to by the impulsive behaviour of the stopper, who supporters and the African Federation will uncover it hard to forgive. 

Inter hoped to get the goalkeeper back again emotion very good owing to the progress of his nationwide workforce and instead will have to handle his poor moods. 

Inter Milan will have to manage goalkeeper Andre Onana's bad mood after Cameroon's exit

Inter Milan will have to manage goalkeeper Andre Onana’s poor temper after Cameroon’s exit