Azzurri Thread (112 Viewers)

[RocknRolla]

italy looked awful before the euros with that formation and the same against ireland where they were all over the place. midfielders are stepping on each other's feet and they give away too much position. they just look much better with the 3-5-2.

 

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[Red]

I'm not sure what system they should play.

I'd be concerned that if they play 3-5-2 they will be knackered after an hour (like happened against Spain and Croatia), due to the strain that system puts on the midfield five, and they would then be overrun by England late on.

I wouldn't disagree with the assertion that Italy's best football has come playing 3-5-2, though.

 

[RocknRolla]

and i think balzaretti would do great in that system.

 

[DIECI]

I'm not sure what system they should play.

I'd be concerned that if they play 3-5-2 they will be knackered after an hour (like happened against Spain and Croatia), due to the strain that system puts on the midfield five, and they would then be overrun by England late on.

I wouldn't disagree with the assertion that Italy's best football has come playing 3-5-2, though.

how about playing 3-5-2 then switching to the 4 man back later in the game, hopefully with a lead.

 

[deggen10]

Diamanti at least has some technical ability to play behind the strikers, or else someone like Monto would get eaten up by the English midfield. But i didn't see much evidence of his creativity/passing vision which is a worry.

 

[Red]

how about playing 3-5-2 then switching to the 4 man back later in the game, hopefully with a lead.

Thought did occur.

Just depends on whether you are happy to commit to changing system before the game has even started.

 

[LowLife]

Since Italy doens't really have a good player to play behind to strikers, 3-5-2 and 4-3-1-2 won't make a big difference. Just saying!

 

[Joe]

I still say we should go with the formation we played against Ireland. A 3-5-2 is to strenuous on the players and they won't last the whole entire match. They're no Juventus.

 

[Kasaki]

3-5-2.

Their is a reason why your allowed three subs. If Prandelli makes the right subs the lack of fitness shouln't show much.

 

[The Curr]

Who thinks De Ceglie should've been in the squad? It seems to strange to bring Giaccherini and play him LWB when De Ceglie (and Pepe) is at home.

 

[Trequartista]

I still say we should go with the formation we played against Ireland. A 3-5-2 is to strenuous on the players and they won't last the whole entire match. They're no Juventus.

They get tired in the 3-5-2 because they have no one who has 8 lungs and presses the opposition like Vidal.

 

[KC17]

I don't get why Prandelli hasn't been using Nocerino as a sub after the 70 minute mark. Perfect player to run around the midfield and frustrate opposition attackers. I think he really could have helped in the Croatia game. If Prandelli is keen to continue with the 4-3-1-2, then I would put Cassano behind Balotelli and Di Natale, or Diamanti/Giovinco behind Cassano/Balotelli. This England team has looked lethargic in attack, but they have good defensive form. The more creative players the better.

Gotta feel bad for Gerrard in that England mid-field though, they are gonna get run over if we go with a 3-5-2

 

[Ahmed]

watch this:

 

[Fint]

watch this:

Notice how nervous and insecure the guy left of Mina is, sure sign of somebody who hasn't a clue what they're talking about.

 

[Ahmed]

that other retard was hardly better, Modric and Yaya better than Pirlo

 

[Klovn]

Seriously, those two clowns.

 

[Fint]

that other retard was hardly better, Modric and Yaya better than Pirlo

Ya, especially when he commented on Modric's looks as though it's relevant or even funny.

The thumb/still used for the video sums it all up perfectly

 

[Trequartista]

What an ignorant piece of shit he is

 

[Salvatore]

I had to pause after he said De Rossi and Pirlo were over the hill. Captures everything shit about English "pundits".

And then I pressed play again to hear Pirlo described as "best of a bad bunch".

 

[Trequartista]

I had to pause after he said De Rossi and Pirlo were over the hill. Captures everything shit about English "pundits".

And then I pressed play again to hear Pirlo described as "best of a bad bunch".

Cabaye, Modric, Lampard and Yaya are also better than Pirlo, apparently.