Azzurri Thread (89 Viewers)

[Cronios]

Maggio, Balza and Bonucci are not good enough for starters imo.
Anyways the coach should pick a formation that fits to his strenghts and i doubt the current talents favor 3-5-2

 

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[Cronios]

Criscito reminds me of that $#@!-face Joffrey from Game of Thrones.

i think that Verratti comes closer to Joffrey looks

 

[enzo]

I actually think Italy will beat Spain and struggle against the Irish and the Croats.

Heh, yes that sounds more than likely

3-5-2, two early goals and Italy beats Spain or reaches a draw, because of a late equalizer by Spain.

 

[Gian]

The Croats maybe but I cant imagine the Irish giving the Italians a hard time.

But its not Italy's defence that worries me, it's their attack more. I never thought Rossi would be so essential to the team. There's no player with his good movement and link-up play in Italy's current squad.

 

[Suns]

They should bench Cassano, dude can't score. Play Di Natalie.

 

[JuveJay]

But he ten assists. In half a season

 

[Salvatore]

They should bench Cassano, dude can't score. Play Di Natalie.

Cassano was the goalscorer, 6 goals. Not Rossi.

 

[Juve_Kosova]

Who got steam for Italy u21 game?

 

[JuveJay]

I got streams for everything: http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/0/150/v-415118.html

BTW we got an Azzurrini thread too: http://forum.juventuz.org/threads/19674-Official-Azzurrini-Thread/page61

Ireland just scored a class OG

 

[FlavioJuve]

Barzagli could miss Euro 2012
By Football Italia staff

Andrea Barzagli could potentially be ruled out of the 2012 European Championship after the Italian picked up an injury.

The Juventus stopper has suffered a calf strain that Azzurri medics fear could see him sidelined for the next 20 days.

Italy are set to assess his condition before making a decision on whether to replace him in the squad with another stopper. They will have until 24 hours before their Spanish tie on Sunday to request a squad change.

Inter’s Andrea Ranocchia would be in pole position to be called up as he was in the 25-man squad before Cesare Prandelli reduced it to 23.

Reports today suggested that Italy could try out a Juventus three-man defence consisting of Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini at Euro 2012. A 3-5-2 now seems unlikely.

Italy lost 3-0 to Russia on Friday. Their preparations for the tournament have already been hampered by the match fixing investigation and an earthquake which saw their Luxembourg friendly cancelled.

 

[deggen10]

I'd use DDR as one of the CBs, then play Monto. Max out the passing ability and hopefully hit up Balotelli on the break.

Cass-Balotelli
Balzac-Marchisio- Pirlo- Montolivo-Maggio
Chiellini-Bonucci-DeRossi​

 

[RocknRolla]

now balotelli is injured

 

[Trequartista]

You're kidding?

 

[TheLaz]

I'd use DDR as one of the CBs, then play Monto. Max out the passing ability and hopefully hit up Balotelli on the break.

Cass-Balotelli
Balzac-Marchisio- Pirlo- Montolivo-Maggio
Chiellini-Bonucci-DeRossi​

barzagli and balotelli is out......

DiNatale-Giovinco
Balzaretti-Marchisio-Pirlo-Nocerino-Maggio
Chiellini-Bonucci-DeRossi
Buffon​

 

[RocknRolla]

nope.

Balotelli picks up injury - report
By Football Italia staff

Italy’s injury fears for Euro 2012 have taken another turn for the worse as Mario Balotelli was reportedly forced to abandon Monday’s training session.

Following on from the recent news that defender Andrea Barzagli could miss the Azzurri’s entire group stage because of a calf strain, there are now concerns over Balotelli’s availability after he had to leave the team’s afternoon training early.

The Manchester City striker is believed to have pulled out complaining about discomfort in his right leg, with reports split between if this centres on his knee or his thigh muscle. The striker will now undergo tests to clarify this and to determine the extent of any possible damage.

Italy kick off their European Championship campaign with a mouth-watering Group C tie with tournament favourites Spain next Sunday in Gdansk.

 

[Trequartista]

Di Natale-Cassano up front

This is both Di Natale's and Cassano's chance of finally doing something with the NT. Hopefully they won't fuck it up.

 

[TheLaz]

Di Natale-Cassano up front

This is both Di Natale's and Cassano's chance of finally doing something with the NT. Hopefully they won't $#@! it up.

Cassano is not anything near sharp at the moment.. Giovinco is on the serie a team of the year.. Prandelli would go for Cassano but experts would go for Giovinco..

 

[Trequartista]

Anyway, it's up to Di Natale to score Italy's goals if he wants to end his career on a positive note and stop being labelled a NT choker

 

[Joe]

Wow...wtf....

 

[Lancelot]

Let them suffer