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“It was a great game and a fine advert for Italian football in Europe. I imagine those watching enjoyed the spectacle.” I really don't see why Conte would say something like this. No one cares about whether it was a great game or a fine advert (which it really wasn't). And none of your own...

And playing a sit back and defend style with Pirlo as a regista, and a 3 man defence is the most inane thing ever. The reason Pirlo was so valuable to us that first year is because we held possession for 60-75% every single match that year.

New 8-1-1 formation for defending a lead. Padoin--Vidal--Cacares--Ogbonna--Pirlo--Chiellini--Marchisio--Asamoah --------------------------Pogba--------------------- --------------------------Llorente------------------

I think he means the 8-1-1?

When was our last good 90 minute display, besides Trabzonspor away (which I don't count as they are equivalent to a Serie B side)? Chievo 3-1? No. Inter 3-1 maybe? Even in those matches we sat back once we were up a couple goals. I'd love to see some kind of ruthless mentality in the 2nd half...