Azzurri Thread (62 Viewers)
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I thought italy played well. They did not take many risks and had some decent chances. It seems like they suffered like Juventus does against teams that defend in numbers. Pirlo trying to create by himself. Italy needs more reference points upfront who can create. If one of Cassano or Rossi is back and Balotelli plays I think they will be great. USA sat back and defended well but were not much of a threat going forward aside from the goal.
I dont think Italy should be too negative about this game and I dont think the States should be as enthusiastic as the commentators were on the channel I was watching.
I dont think Italy should be too negative about this game and I dont think the States should be as enthusiastic as the commentators were on the channel I was watching.
It reminds me how they played when they went to the confederations cup final. But allowing 19 shots and keeping a clean sheet is not that easy to do. If Matri and Giovinco timed their runs better they would have scored. I could see Rossi being much more useful in this game as he is a better goal scorer then Giovinco by far.
I think if they Start Balotelli and Rossi in Euro it will be a strong team. The american commentator was saying Rossi started doing some work so he might be in shape for Euro. I dont know why Prandelli wasted this chance to test Di Natale--Balotelli partnership. Foolish choice cuz they only have 2 more friendlies to go before Euro I think so he should test what will probably be his starting strikeforce.
Yeah but Di Natale was not given a look in the team under Prandelli and u think considering how the team is playing much better in Euro Qualification, that Di Natale would do better too.
Rossi has much more of an instinct for goal then Giovinco and works harder off the ball so I think if he is fit come Euro time Giovinco will get dropped. Gio is a good player but not decisive with his final ball and is far too easily dispossessed at times. Like there are countless situations when Gio will be in a very favorable position but will screw it up. Anyway from a Canadian perspective Italy is looking good I feel. This game was pretty once sided.
Rossi has much more of an instinct for goal then Giovinco and works harder off the ball so I think if he is fit come Euro time Giovinco will get dropped. Gio is a good player but not decisive with his final ball and is far too easily dispossessed at times. Like there are countless situations when Gio will be in a very favorable position but will screw it up. Anyway from a Canadian perspective Italy is looking good I feel. This game was pretty once sided.
Well to be fair, they were missing their three best attackers. If in the Euro's Italy starts a team like Buffon; Maggio, Barzagli, Chiellini, Criscito/Ogbonna; De Rossi, Pirlo, Marchisio; Cassano; Rossi, Balotelli
They'll play well and be able to break down defenses more easier.
The attacking line was underwhelming tonight. If Balotelli, Cassano and Rossi are not available - the Azzurri have to call up players like Quagliarella and Di Natale. Experience would have been nice today IMO.
Ultimately, Giovinco, Matri, Pazzini, and Borrini just didn't have that killer instinct. You'll only find that in the trio that was missing tonight.
They'll play well and be able to break down defenses more easier.
The attacking line was underwhelming tonight. If Balotelli, Cassano and Rossi are not available - the Azzurri have to call up players like Quagliarella and Di Natale. Experience would have been nice today IMO.
Ultimately, Giovinco, Matri, Pazzini, and Borrini just didn't have that killer instinct. You'll only find that in the trio that was missing tonight.
