Azzurri: Lippi recalls Blasi (3 Viewers)
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Lippi opts for the reserves Tuesday 11 October, 2005
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Italy boss Marcello Lippi is expected to make 10 changes from the side that beat Slovenia for Wednesday’s game against Moldova.
With qualification for the 2006 World Cup already secured, the tactician will use tomorrow’s match to try out a few of his reserve players.
Palermo left-back Fabio Grosso is set to keep his place in the side, while Alex Del Piero will return after not featuring at the weekend.
Morgan De Sanctis is being tipped to start in goal, behind a rearguard of Cristian Zaccardo, Marco Materazzi, Daniele Bonera and Grosso.
Simone Barone, Daniele De Rossi and Manuele Blasi are set to be confirmed in the engine room.
While Del Piero will aid the attacking duo of Christian Vieri and Udinese striker Vincenzo Iaquinta.
Most eyes will be on Del Piero who many believe is in direct competition with Roma’s Antonio Cassano for a place in the final World Cup squad.
"I am well used to these types of duels," stated the Juventus captain. "Even if I don’t understand why I am always involved.
"There are always people out there who sponsor these things. But I have another idea, why can’t Cassano and I play together?"
Although the Lecce clash is worthless to the team, the No 10 is keen to use it as a stage to demonstrate his ability.
"The fact that we have already won the group is not important, this game matters to me," he continued.
"I last played in the friendly against Ireland and I want to return to the side with a goal, just as I did in the first game against Moldova."
When asked about Italy’s chances of success in Germany next year, Del Piero was remaining upbeat.
"We are a good side, as we have been saying for some time," he stated. "Our squad is made up of players who work hard and rest little."
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Italy boss Marcello Lippi is expected to make 10 changes from the side that beat Slovenia for Wednesday’s game against Moldova.
With qualification for the 2006 World Cup already secured, the tactician will use tomorrow’s match to try out a few of his reserve players.
Palermo left-back Fabio Grosso is set to keep his place in the side, while Alex Del Piero will return after not featuring at the weekend.
Morgan De Sanctis is being tipped to start in goal, behind a rearguard of Cristian Zaccardo, Marco Materazzi, Daniele Bonera and Grosso.
Simone Barone, Daniele De Rossi and Manuele Blasi are set to be confirmed in the engine room.
While Del Piero will aid the attacking duo of Christian Vieri and Udinese striker Vincenzo Iaquinta.
Most eyes will be on Del Piero who many believe is in direct competition with Roma’s Antonio Cassano for a place in the final World Cup squad.
"I am well used to these types of duels," stated the Juventus captain. "Even if I don’t understand why I am always involved.
"There are always people out there who sponsor these things. But I have another idea, why can’t Cassano and I play together?"
Although the Lecce clash is worthless to the team, the No 10 is keen to use it as a stage to demonstrate his ability.
"The fact that we have already won the group is not important, this game matters to me," he continued.
"I last played in the friendly against Ireland and I want to return to the side with a goal, just as I did in the first game against Moldova."
When asked about Italy’s chances of success in Germany next year, Del Piero was remaining upbeat.
"We are a good side, as we have been saying for some time," he stated. "Our squad is made up of players who work hard and rest little."
