Buffon - 5 - Nothing to do all match and couldn't do anything on their goal. Looks awfully shaky with the ball at his feet though.
Barzagli - 6.5 - He's partnering Chiellini very well in these opening games and I can't see Bonucci touching the pitch anytime soon. Decisive when he needed to be.
Chiellini - 6 - Did pretty well, albeit a little rough around the edges at times - typical play from him lately. Getting overshadowed by Barzagli quite clearly, which is a good thing, actually. Takes some of the weight off his shoulders.
De Ceglie - 4.5 - I thought he was having a decent game up until his idiocy while dithering in the box that allowed the corner. That's defending 101 - get the ball out if you aren't sure. LB needed in January. Until then, shockingly, Grosso offers more of a guarantee.
Lichtsteiner - 7 - Very aggressive game, both going forward and at the back. Was really impressed by him today. So much tenacity and determination.
Pirlo - 9 - I was against his signing. I'm eating my words totally. He's been rejuvenated, literally. Controlled the match impeccably. You can't ask for more in terms of tempo, spreading play, vision, being a threat from outside the box, and almost as an afterthought, providing strong cover for the backline. That rolling FK made me smile.
Marchisio - 4.5 - Another flop of a match. This guy offers nothing. Can't wait to see his proponents shuffle their feet whilst looking for excuses. Today, he couldn't pass, tackle, press, cover or even make himself known to Bologna. This applies to the entire first half. Even at ten men we had them on the back foot and what was he doing? Screwing up plays and passes. Nothing came off. "Oh, but he was covering for Pirlo" you say? Nope. Pirlo put on a masterclass and ran the midfield all by his lonesome. Get fucked Marchisio.
Pepe - 5 - What else can be said that hasn't been already? How this guy is a winger is beyond me. He runs. Also, he runs. Cross, pass, shoot, beat his man, threaten the box? No. Okay, maybe once in a million attempts. I could do that too.
Krasic - 6 - Fairly good show. Dangerous down the flank and when he was roaming into the center. Good link up play with the forwards and could have sealed the game but for the tight angle of the shot. Here's hoping Conte shows some brains.
Vucinic - 6 - Well taken goal and actually showed himself to be on course for a good game. Undeserved first yellow, but the second was totally ridiculous (notwithstanding the weak-willed referee). Why would someone do that at the end of the half? Literally.
Del Piero - 5 - Looked alright and if not for the dismissal, considering how we played in the second half, could have put on a show with a Bologna we had on the ropes.
Vidal - 5 - I bet Hoeness is laughing his ass off right now. Conte's a featherhead for how he's handling this player. LB? Really? While we had one CM all game? Seriously? Either way, few over-the-top tackles, but got involved in the last few minutes of the game. Such a shame.
Giaccherini - 5.5 - Came on and immediately "looked" threatening, as in, touching the ball a lot in dangerous positions and trying to set up others. Did any of this actually work? No. New record for losing balls in such a short amount of time. He's certainly enthusiastic, though, I'll give him that.
Matri - 7 - Excellent lone target man performance. Held the play up very nicely indeed. Couldn't have done much more aside from that shot over the bar, but that was a big ask.