Is parity hurting the Serie A on the European stage? With many players at the so-called “smaller clubs” able to make the jump to the upper echelon of the league, is it time Serie A adopted a system similar to that of Spain’s La Liga?

With the debate of the best and worst January transfer campaign in the Serie A in full swing, it seems that the winner may not be a club team at all. Azzurri boss Cesare Prandelli stands to gain the most from the winter mercato, as high-profile Italian players are now plying their trade with teams at the top of the table.

Some of the less heralded teams in the Italian top flight are also getting into the act. Sebastian Giovinco is having a breakthrough season with Parma, while Davide Santon will now get first team football each and every week with Cesena. The young talents that Italy has to offer are finally getting opportunities to showcase their ability, something that should be very exciting for fans on the peninsula. Those who had a chance to watch the 1-1 draw with Germany […]