Season synopsis
Premier League final position: 1st
Champions League: Quarter-finals, knocked out by Real Madrid on penalties
FA Cup: Runners-up, lost final to Manchester United
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The goalkeeper was merely a spectator in the Italian goal. He was never challenged by the Swiss frontline and made one comfortable save. EPA -
The full-back was less marauding than his opposite partner, but he offered the defensive security that allowed Spinazzola to venture forward. He would often tuck in to a make-shift back three when in transition. EPA -
Bonucci didn’t put a foot wrong for his side on the night. He passed the ball comfortably and looked secure defensively when called upon. EPA -
The 36-year-old brought the ball out well from the back similar to the previous game against Turkey. He had scored from a corner, tapping in from close-range, before it was disallowed for handball. He was subbed halfway through the first half with a muscular injury. EPA -
Spinazzola took control of the left flank defensively but had even more of an impact when attacking it. The full-back was unpredictable, able to go both outside and cut back inside on his right throughout the game. EPA -
The midfielder pressed well and offered something going forward on the right of midfield. He grabbed an assist in the second half, laying the ball up for Locatelli. EPA -
Jorginho did his usual job of working as a metronome for Italy. His neat passing and progression on the ball kept his side ticking throughout the game. Reuters -
The midfielder had a brilliant game, progressing his side up the pitch well when he had the chance. He scored a comfortable goal from a few yards out in the 26th minute following a bursting run into the box. He doubled his tally later with a strike from the edge of the box into the bottom corner. EPA -
Berardi looked a threat on the right, seen most clearly with a dangerous run and cross for an assist in the first half. EPA -
The striker had a very quiet game with some wayward finishing despite a late goal to finish the game. EPA -
The 30-year-old showed glimpses of quality, able to cut in on his right and attempt efforts from range but lacking the final ball or finish. EPA
League Cup: Third round, knocked out by Newcastle United
Winners: of the Fifa Club World Cup (beat Fluminense 4-0 in final) and the Uefa Super Cup (beat Sevilla on penalties)
Community Shield Runners-up, lost to Arsenal on penalties
