Silenzi had his best top-flight year in 1993–94, as he finished the season with 17 goals (tied for third in the scorers list) and also reached the semi-finals of the domestic cup. He spearheaded the attacking trio of Enzo Francescoli and a young Benito Carbone, and his impressive form garnered him a call-up to the Italian national team in early 1994; the following year saw the arrival of Ruggiero Rizzitelli, and he took over the leading goal-scoring spot from Silenzi, which translated into 15 more goals (19 to four).