Azzurri Thread (89 Viewers)

[sallyinzaghi]

Maggio will be suspended, how's Abate etc's injury? I hope the team will recover in time for the semis, prolly fatigued, and germany's quick

 

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[.zero]

Prandelli was really lucky to advance with the highly questionable changes he made today. He really needs to wise up

 

[Trequartista]

Diamanti should play in the hole instead of Montolivo, even if the latter wasn't bad today(except the penalty). Di Natale should also start in Cassano's place.

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[Linebreak]

Well done to Italy.

Our new superstar Giovinco seems to get a lot of game time.

 

[MikeM]

3-5-2 would be good against Germany but Italy's best LWB is sitting at home.

De Ceglie!

 

[ZoSo]

3-5-2 would be good against Germany but Italy's best LWB is sitting at home.

De Ceglie!

Criscito.

 

[ALC]

Starting Balo again would be a joke.

 

[delpiero4life]

I don't understand prandellis subs? We should have put that game away, instead we clogged the midfield which made it harder to break them down and took the game to penalties which gave England a 50% chance when they were so shit. Di Natalie to start olease

 

[Albertmare]

Starting Balo again would be a joke.

I Love you @ALC

 

[Ahmed]

last 2 subs were due to injuries.

 

[Joe]

Starting Balo again would be a joke.

Balotelli is so useful out there. He stretches the defense thin, he just needs to finish.

I want to see Giovinco be given another chance. Maybe on for Cassano? Cassano was poor today.

 

[Chromemaster]

What do you think guys? The italians will be able to recover in time for the clash against Germany? It was quite an effort last night...

 

[ALC]

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Te amo mas.

Balotelli is so useful out there. He stretches the defense thin, he just needs to finish.

I want to see Giovinco be given another chance. Maybe on for Cassano? Cassano was poor today.

Cassano was bad toady too. I'd give him a chance against Germany's defense though, he's tricky enough.

Balo makes bad decisions all game long. Unless he proves he's ready to play he shouldn't, and in my eyes he hasn't shown anything. I'd rather see one of the youngsters out there.

 

[Salvo]

Balo did well, I don't know what else you wan't him to do. Last two subs were due to injury, I can't really see what was wrong with them either.

 

[Ahmed]

Balo was terrible, you can't be serious Salvo.

 

[Halabalu]

Gosh... what a match ! I feel so tired and exhausted ! Unfortunatly I had no chance to get to the stadium but the atmosphere in fan zona was incredible !!!
Against German we have to pray because their supremacy is obvious =(

 

[Salvo]

Balo was terrible, you can't be serious Salvo.

I don't think he was.

 

[only-juve]

If there is one player that I would really hate to have in my team is by far Balotelli.

I don't care how talented he is, the man is a liability in any team. Shit player

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Well done to Italy.

Our new superstar Giovinco seems to get a lot of game time.

 

[Rollie]

Balo did well, I don't know what else you wan't him to do. Last two subs were due to injury, I can't really see what was wrong with them either.

I thought Balotelli was quite good. For a 21 year old in a pressure packed situation, he handled himself well. Was dialed in to the game today, much more focused, worked hard for 120 minutes, was still dangerous after 90, still had a spring in his step. He's a necessary reference point up front, they need that physicality.

Finishing on the day wasn't great, obviously, but he took his PK well. Movement up front was good, several very nice runs - ridiculous passes, Pirlo was unbelievable today - too bad Balo's first (and second) touch let him down at times. He's a specimen though, guy has a frame that could translate to the NFL, is already an explosive player. It's going to be fun to watch him develop, that potential is through the roof.

Must start. This guy is a thoroughbred, once he gets his head straight...

I like Cassano, but I think he should be an impact sub next game; he had a rough day, gifted possession away far too often. I would actually like to see Giovinco, but I don't think Prandelli trusts him; I do feel they need that creative element up front. Frustrating that Borini is on the team, would have loved to see Matri on this Azzurri club, he would be useful in the second half of some of these games when Balotelli needs a rest. Just so happy to see our boys kicking ass, especially Bonucci - very happy for him - this is all very good for Juventus.

Also thought that Montolivo was better than usual, worked fairly hard, a couple nice passes. If Motta is healthy, Ricky Ricardo should hit the bench. Actually, with Diamanti healthy, he should hit the bench.

Gigi Buffon, il capitano, what a legend. Wicked glove save, I thought I was watching a hockey game for a second, great rebound control too. Then Cashley straight shit himself on that PK - welcome to the Buffon mindfuck!