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Trap experiments new Pirlo role Friday 4 June, 2004 In all 17 Italy goals were scored in two separate mini friendly matches this afternoon, but the new 4-3-3 formation was a surprise to observers. Giovanni Trapattoni took the opportunity to test out different tactical systems, using the...

More ideally Gattuso would do the dirty work and Pirlo would add the attacking depth and more passing ability, just like in Milan.

I'm sure that Trap is probably just testing out new players, but today Totti and Cannavaro were played with the reserves during training. The first team was as follows: Buffon Panucci - Nesta - Ferrari - Zambrotta Perrotta - Zanetti Camoranesi - Cassano - Del Piero Vieri

I think Trap made the right decision. Even though Cassano had a better season than Alex and seemed in form against Tunisia, Del Piero will offer experience and balance that the young Roman won't. If DP fails then it's not that much of a problem because Casso is on the bench, but I personally...