That defense and Gigi combo is so solid that just lifts the confidence of the whole team. Instead of panicking and hoofing the ball a la the past few years, they actually small pass between themselves and start attacks right from the back. And they're getting better with each game. Against Spain they looked incredibly calm and in control.
He just asked Pelle to man mark Busquests and Pelle delivered and Spain and their tactics were finished, 1 simple thing that other 100 teams failed to do
I still cant agree with his team selection but he is doing really well with the players at his dispoal. Poor opposition has helped aswell as Buffon, Bon, Barza and Chiellini being outstanding.
The BBC Buffon combo really really helped this Italy side, they really bring that edge by making the really mediocre guys in mid and attack to play extra hard and follow the tactics to the dot. Props to Conte for implementing the tactics and congratulations on him, but BBC Buffon deserves a lot of the credit as well..
yeah contrary to what we all predicted. Hopefully the winning mentality he instills outlasts him and continues when marchisio, verratti and others join the squad.