Serie A players impress during September-October international break

Several Serie A players excelled during the September-October international break. Nico Paz of Como scored three goals for Argentina, including a key performance in Lionel Messi's final match. Alessandro Bastoni and Pio Esposito both had notable contributions for Italy, with Bastoni scoring twice and Esposito solidifying his role as the national team's first-choice center-forward. Goncalo Ramos of Milan continued his scoring streak for Portugal, netting in all four matches played. These performances highlight the growing talent in Serie A and the significant roles these players have taken on for their national teams.

• 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Five standout Serie A performers of the September-October international break