Azzurri Thread (79 Viewers)

[89man]

Rossi should be in the team when fit he can score out of no where he could be usefull in the later stages. Really hope that dungbag Montolivo doesn't start this summer. I also don't think Gilardino or Giach should be in the squad but I guess there aren't many other options Giovinco could of been uselfull but even if he went he most likely wouldn't get a game anyway.

Montolivo had a very good tournament at EURO 2012.
Particularly against Germany, where he set up Balotelli's second goal.

 

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[Stevie]

Montolivo had a very good tournament at EURO 2012.
Particularly against Germany, where he set up Balotelli's second goal.

He was ok but Pirlo, Marchisio, De Rossi, Motta and Veratti should all be starting ahead of him.

 

[89man]

He was ok but Pirlo, Marchisio, De Rossi, Motta and Veratti should all be starting ahead of him.

I think he's better than Marchisio.
But both can contribute for the Italians.
Prandelli always makes use of both of them.

 

[feagojr]

Is anyone attending the friendly match against ireland on the 31st at fulham's ground ?
My tickets just come through today.. hoping to see some familiar faces in the line up *cough Buffon cough* *cough Pirlo cough*

 

[Juventino[RUS]]

WC 1998
Bergomi, Maldini, Pessotto
Euro 2000
Pessotto, Maldini, Zambrotta
WC 2002
Maldini, Panucci, Zambrotta, Coco
Euro 2004
Panucci, Oddo, Favalli, Zambrotta
WC 2006
Zaccardo, Oddo, Zambrotta, Grosso
Euro 2008
Panucci, Grosso, Zambrotta
WC 2010
Maggio, Criscito, Zambrotta
Euro 2012
Maggio, Abate, Balzaretti, Chiellini

It's not like Italy always had Facchetti or Carlos Alberto in their squad lol

 

[ZoSo]

Zambrotta and Maldini, just average players

 

[X Æ A-12]

and fabio grosso, the luckiest man alive

 

[Fr3sh]

and fabio grosso, the luckiest man alive

He really is.
Hit the form of a lifetime, put in a display that made the world forget he is an average as fuck midtable club player. And the that pass, that shot, that curve, that goooaaal!!!

 

[ZoSo]

dat penalty

 

[X Æ A-12]

 

[Juventino[RUS]]

Zambrotta and Maldini, just average players

Just 2 world class fullbacks in 15 years out of thousands good and average players, but i said it before that even average players are overperfoming when they are playing for squadra azzurra, it's a mental boost, but what the point to call up guys like Abate when they are out of form, i don't get it, Abate played only 8 games (5 as starter, in other 3 came from the bench) in the 2nd part of the season, same story with De Sciglio, Astori has been shadow of himself, while De Silvestri and Darmian both had very good season and improved a lot, but he doesn't choose them even for friendlies as if he does not see their progress, on the other hand Palletta and Parolo were called up, which is good, they deserve it
Oh, and of course his foster-son the Olive tree will be in the squad even if he'll broke his both legs......

 

[ZoSo]

Criscito will probably be called up too. I think Prandelli is a bit like Conte in that it takes him a while to 'trust' players rather than just throw them straight in to the deep end and he also likes to stick to the same ones... but it's kind of the same for most coaches anyway.

 

[Mus™]

Motta definitely should be a starter, he had the best season out of all the Italian midfielders

 

[Linebreak]

No Molinaro no party.

 

[Bianconero81]

FBs look pathetic. Defense is decent. Midfield has quality. Some interesting options in attack, especially if that cuntbag Gilardino stays behind. No place in modern football for relics like him.

 

[DIECI]

FBs look pathetic. Defense is decent. Midfield has quality. Some interesting options in attack, especially if that $#@!bag Gilardino stays behind. No place in modern football for relics like him.

rumor is that Gilardino is in the final 30 list.

 

[Trequartista]

rumor is that Gilardino is in the final 30 list.

Prandelli's illegitimate child.

 

[89man]

rumor is that Gilardino is in the final 30 list.

Genoa announced he was.

 

[alexjuventino]

So what will we see a 4-3-1-2 with montolivo behind the strikers?

-------------Buffon
Abate--Barzagli--Chiellini--Criscito
----Motta---Pirlo---Marchisio
-----------Montolivo
-------Balotelli--Immobile



I would like to see a 4-3-3

-------------Buffon
Abate--Barzagli--Chiellini--Criscito
----Motta----Pirlo---Marchisio
---Cerci-----Balotelli----Insigne

 

[DIECI]

So what will we see a 4-3-1-2 with montolivo behind the strikers?

-------------Buffon
Abate--Barzagli--Chiellini--Criscito
----Motta---Pirlo---Marchisio
-----------Montolivo
-------Balotelli--Immobile



I would like to see a 4-3-3

-------------Buffon
Abate--Barzagli--Chiellini--Criscito
----Motta----Pirlo---Marchisio
---Cerci-----Balotelli----Insigne

I like the 4/3/3 I would put Balotelli where you have Cerci and Rossi at CF. Could be a devastating counter attack. Also where do we put DeRossi? Thiago Motta has been great at PSG so but great enough to replace Daniele? With that said I doubt Prandelli is bold enough to go with a 4/3/3