Azzurri Thread (44 Viewers)

[ADP1897]

that was with reserves though, a Montolivo-Motta midfield (lol) and Darmian and Acerbi as CBs

http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/03/29/world/friendlies/germany/italy/2165479/

352 without a ball distributor would be defending 90 minutes without any attacking threat i think. atleast with a 343/3421 we could defend and be a threat on counters

To be fair Acerbi did a great job at Sassuolo this season. Calling Montolivo/Sturaro, when Jorginho perfom better, and became starter for this season title contender is questionable indeed.

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[Juvellino]

wtf so yellow cards are not wiped yet?

 

[Hængebøffer]

wtf so yellow cards are not wiped yet?

They were after last round.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

People who are bringing up the friendly in March are retarded.

1) it's a friendly

2) much different team

3) the formation had 2 midfielders.

It will be a much closer and tighter game obviously.

 

[Ocelot]

Seriously though, if Germany can't beat this Italy team they're never going to.

Look at this midfield ffs, this is literally Cesena level.

 

[zizinho]

Seriously though, if Germany can't beat this Italy team they're never going to.

Look at this midfield ffs, this is literally Cesena level.

How? One plays for Juve, one plays for Lazio

 

[s4tch]

How? One plays for Juve, one plays for Lazio

sturaro is a ~1000 min rotation player for us, and lazio were below par this season.

no doubt this is a weak midfield even for today's italian standards.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Parolo has been very good so far in these Euros. Don't know how he'll fare in the DM role though.

 

[Ocelot]

Also Parolo & Giach actually played for Cesena a few years ago.

Wasn't meant literally anyways, but this midfield is poverty level

 

[zizinho]

sturaro is a ~1000 min rotation player for us, and lazio were below par this season.

no doubt this is a weak midfield even for today's italian standards.

I know it's weak but Cesena standrards is harsh. Sturaro was also a starter for Genona when they were in top 10 of Serie A a year or so ago

 

[DutchJuventino]

Giaccherini - Parolo - Sturaro = average/mediocre

 

[s4tch]

I know it's weak but Cesena standrards is harsh. Sturaro was also a starter for Genona when they were in top 10 of Serie A a year or so ago

so take an other team like bologna or genoa what coyote probably wanted to say is that it's nowhere near italy's usual standards.

they still can progress, though.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

So apparently De Rossi will be taking part in the second training session later today, after missing the earlier one. Decent chance he could start against Germany. Good news for Italy.

 

[DAiDEViL]

:xfinger:

 

[Xperd]

Staruro in big games

 

[Seven]

Also Parolo & Giach actually played for Cesena a few years ago.

Wasn't meant literally anyways, but this midfield is poverty level

Same team with Marchisio, De Rossi and Verratti taking up the midfield roles would have been very solid imo. Sure, not as strong as they once were, but easily a top 4 side.

Now you kind of sense it might not be easy for Germany, but I can't see how on Earth Italy would win it.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Staruro in big games

Stururu to score against a German team again

 

[DAiDEViL]

Parolo has been very good so far in these Euros. Don't know how he'll fare in the DM role though.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Same team with Marchisio, De Rossi and Verratti taking up the midfield roles would have been very solid imo. Sure, not as strong as they once were, but easily a top 4 side.

Now you kind of sense it might not be easy for Germany, but I can't see how on Earth Italy would win it.

Solid?

Marchisio-Verratti-De Rossi midfield would be one of, if not, the best and most balanced midfields in the tournament.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Runs his heart out, battles well, strong in the tackle. He is playing way above his average level. Very unlucky not have scored too, had two good chances against Sweden and Spain.