Azzurri Thread (83 Viewers)

[Martin]

Motta

Balotelli Giovinco
Balzaretti Marchisio Pirlo Nocerino Maggio
Chiellini Bonucci DeRossi
Buffon​

They better be amazing as a unit cause the individuals..

 

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[Bianconero_Aus]

I think Italy will get their asses kicked with guys like Giaccherini, Ogbonna and Thiago Motta out there.

Ogbonna isnt starting.

Thiago Motta is a cunt, but is a good player.

Giaccherini is a fucking legend. Best player on the pitch by a mile.

 

[Salvatore]

They better be amazing as a unit cause the individuals..

There are some pretty good individuals. I don't think that is official...

 

[Suns]

Ogbonna isnt starting.

Thiago Motta is a cunt, but is a good player.

Giaccherini is a fucking legend. Best player on the pitch by a mile.

 

[Fake Melo]

This is the most likely lineup: Buffon, Bonucci, De Rossi, Chiellini, Maggio, Marchisio Pirlo, Thiago Motta, Giaccherini, Cassano, Balotelli

 

[ZoSo]

Motta >>> Nocerino. I dislike Motta but he is definitely a better player than Nocerino.

 

[Joe]

Motta >>> Nocerino. I dislike Motta but he is definitely a better player than Nocerino.

100%.

 

[deggen10]

Only Noce, Giac and Bonucci can be considered below standard. Buffon, Chiellini, DDR, Pirlo, Motta, Cassano, Balotelli, Marchisio and Maggio can all play close enough to WC level.

It's not like we traditionally have 11 superstars anyway.

 

[Klin]

Chiellini will destroy Cesc today.

 

[Seven]

Chiellini will destroy Cesc today.

Damn. Cesc could die out there.

 

[Bianconero81]

This is a poor Italy side. However, I don't see any other outstanding teams out there, so they might stand a chance. Let's hope their spirit, unity, hunger, determination, and commitment will see them through

 

[Seven]

Forza Mario.

 

[Catenaccio]

This is a poor Italy side. However, I don't see any other outstanding teams out there, so they might stand a chance. Let's hope their spirit, unity, hunger, determination, and commitment will see them through

Thats the thing....I don't sense much in the way of unity compare to say, 2006 - a team which was not exceptional either but had unity in spades. You just don't get that sensation from this bunch of lads under Prandelli.

But hey, this is football and anything can happen.....lets hope for some luck and hope the team performs above their normal technical level.

 

[Trequartista]

De Rossi was absolutely stellar, Pirlo, Marchisio, Bonucci, Motta and Di Natale did very well.

Giaccherini was at fault for the goal, he should be benched for Balza.

 

[Seven]

Far better game from Italy than I had ever expected. Congratulations to De Rossi, Marchisio, Cassano and Maggio who had terrific games. Di Natale was the ass he always is. Should have passed to Cassano, but went for glory and it could have exploded in his face. Horrible guy. Good player, but a horrible, horrible person. Fucked up when trying to make a spectacular second, rather than try and do something that was actually possible.

 

[Trequartista]

Far better game from Italy than I had ever expected. Congratulations to De Rossi, Marchisio, Cassano and Maggio who had terrific games. Di Natale was the ass he always is. Should have passed to Cassano, but went for glory and it could have exploded in his face. Horrible guy. Good player, but a horrible, horrible person. Fucked up when trying to make a spectacular second, rather than try and do something that was actually possible.

Balotelli, you meant?

 

[JuveJay]

Giaccherini was at fault for the goal, he should be benched for Balza.

That's extremely harsh, it was a fantastic pass from Silva, world class, and it all happened so quickly.

Decent point overall. Some good defending, some good attacking play, not always very good in midfield.

 

[Ahmed]

could and probably should have won it, and easily lost it as well.

Giacchi not working at LWB, and can't play a 4 man defence with Maggio.

decisions, decisions.

 

[Seven]

Balotelli, you meant?

Nope. Di Natale. I know he scored, but should have passed. Again, horrible guy, will always lack class.

 

[LowLife]

1-1 was fair result. Azzurri are really strong. I see them going very far in the tournament.