Azzurri Thread (79 Viewers)

[Gian]

The Cassano-Baloteli partnership really sucked. Both arent good at finishing their chances.

 

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[LowLife]

Giovinco has to start for Olive Oil.

Definitely in a 3-5-2 formation. But I'd like to see Gio, Balo and Di Natale in a 4-3-3 as well. Since Di Natale is the only one who finishes chances.

 

[CalcioJuventus]

Italy should try to pull a Chelsea in this Euro. Don't try to take the game to the other team and get hit on counters.

 

[swag]

Italy should try to pull a Chelsea in this Euro. Don't try to take the game to the other team and get hit on counters.

IMO, that's the best they can hope for. Mark my words: Italy's leading scorer in the tournament will have 1 goal.

 

[CalcioJuventus]

IMO, that's the best they can hope for. Mark my words: Italy's leading scorer in the tournament will have 1 goal.

Balotelli was the only semi dangerous looking player. They should should play 3-5-2 and sit back then try to hit opponents on the counter. At least if the Juventus defence is playing there wont be as many mix ups as there were today. Also I think Giach would have looked alot better then Monty did in that role today.

 

[Socrates]

Relax guys...we can't go wrong with the world class Antonio Nocerino and Riccardo Montolivo. Everything's gonna be alright.

 

[Joe]

I just got home, lmao what the hell happened? 3-0? That's just a joke scoreline.

Time for some players to wake up.

Where did Italy go wrong? Attack, mid, defence?

 

[CalcioJuventus]

I just got home, lmao what the hell happened? 3-0? That's just a joke scoreline.

Time for some players to wake up.

Where did Italy go wrong? Attack, mid, defence?

Well the first half was not too bad from Italy. And they had a few good chances to score. Defensive errors were the reason for most of the goals. If Chiellini played and Buffon stayed in the game I think it would have been different. I would not read into the result too much. Cassano looked a bit out of shape in attack but Mario looked good and had some chances which he did not finish. Montolivio was awful and got in the way of the attack I felt.

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I dont think it was the beat down that the 3-0 scoreline suggests. A Draw prob would have been fair if Italy could score its chances. Both teams made alot of mistakes in defense but Italy's were much worse

 

[TheLaz]

I don't even know why people are stressing it wasn't a full squad starting and it wasn't an important game. I don't care till its real

Agree 100%. People wait and see, Italy is stronger then they've show so far - way stronger..

 

[Dadi-SK]

I just got home, lmao what the hell happened? 3-0? That's just a joke scoreline.

Time for some players to wake up.

Where did Italy go wrong? Attack, mid, defence?

It's nothing like what the score suggests. Italy was very dangerous in the first half, created a lot but so did Russia. Second half, when all the hockey substitutions started, the formation went to hell.

 

[Joe]

Oh I see guys. Well that's nice to hear at least something to hope for.

Forza Azzurri!

 

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[ALC]

Russia created a lot more imo. Italy's chances weren't as clear. Some of the communist misses were facepalm worthy.

But yeah, bad game in every aspect. This was basically Italy's starting squad minus Chiellini. Montolivo, De Rossi, Maggio, etc were just mediocre. Weak shit.

 

[Joe]

Hopefully they're more motivated and prepared come June 8th.

 

[CalcioJuventus]

I think they will be. They will be super motivated against Spain I feel. Italy are defn not a team that does well in friendlies.

 

[Juventino[RUS]]

Russia created a lot more imo. Italy's chances weren't as clear. Some of the communist misses were facepalm worthy.

But yeah, bad game in every aspect. This was basically Italy's starting squad minus Chiellini. Montolivo, De Rossi, Maggio, etc were just mediocre. Weak shit.

lol Italy had a lot of moments in 1st half plus Marchisio moment

 

[Enron]

Who scored for Russia?

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

I didn't get to watch the game, but that result is really worrying. What the fuck, Prandelli?

 

[AOD4]

I didn't get to watch the game, but that result is really worrying. What the $#@!, Prandelli?

The scoreline is really flattering, game wise we had numerous chances.
Lack of finishing - mainly due to Cassano being not really at 100% fitness and match sharp and terrible defense. Buffon and Chiellini is a must for this Italy. Otherwise, Montolivio added nothing to the game and the full backs didn't really impress.

One thing this game clearly showed is how immense Vidal in the 3 man midfield. Vidal physical quality allows him to support the attack and make sure the defense is protected but De Rossi doesn't have the same physical condition. De Rossi needs to be more disciplined in the next game and focus more on defensive and not allowing counter attacks. Secondly, Bonucci is no Chielini. He can't lead the defense like Chielini does.Barzagli is a great defender but he isn't a leader in defense. Buffon is and so does Chielini. We can see than when Buffon is off, the defense was in a mess. Even though the 2nd and 3rd goal is a gift from Maggio, i would rather say it would have been avoided if Buffon is there as surely he would be more authoritive and there won't be a communication problem with him. Lastly, our tournament will be decided by the form Cassano is in.

 

[da_ledgeaun]

No more Maggio at the back 4! it would be much better to use the 3-5-2, and use the Juventus defense with Giach at left wing back. Di natale/Gio with Balo up front..