Azzurri Thread (73 Viewers)

[Mark]

What actually happened to that guy. Remember he was supposed to be the next big thing back when he was early 20s.

I really liked him when I first saw him in some under tournament.

 

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[Lapa]

Yes, he still hits it in NT, even though he's playing in some arabic league now.

 

[Wittl]

Sweden is a decent draw.
An ultra defensive team like Northern Ireland,Ireland or Greece would cause more problems, while Switzerland, Croatia and Denmark are better than Sweden.

That's why those 3 teams have been in Pot 1 with Italy and Sweden in Pot 2 like the Irish two and Greece.

 

[campionesidd]

That's why those 3 teams have been in Pot 1 with Italy and Sweden in Pot 2 like the Irish two and Greece.

Oh, I forgot about the seeding.

 

[zizinho]

Yes, he still hits it in NT, even though he's playing in some arabic league now.

watch him still score vs Italy though

 

[JCK]

You do know that the temperature has dropped to around 0° C in Turin in December/January right? I really dont see a big deal here.

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Ventura going to replace Montella you mean?

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How good is this Sweden team?

Who is the best player since Zlatan retired from national team?

Not at all good and usually Italy would knock them out easily but this Italy with this coach make the encounter more interesting.

 

[Seven]

Not at all good and usually Italy would knock them out easily but this Italy with this coach make the encounter more interesting.

I agree. Will be interesting to watch. Though even if Italy lack quality, it's also a poor Swedish team imo.

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[Bianconero_Aus]

what's the average temperature in Sweden in mid November, around 0° C? good luck Italy

What, you think it doesn't get cold in Italy in winter, especially up north?

 

[lgorTudor]

Wait, Italy aren't through?

wtf

 

[pitbull]

What, you think it doesn't get cold in Italy in winter, especially up north?

I think they're not used to playing at those conditions, not just the temperature, but also moisture and wind. F.e. today in Stockholm 7 °C and wind is 13 km/h while in Torino it's 14 °C and wind is 0km/h, quite a difference if you ask me, I doubt that in November the weather difference will be smaller

 

[Osman]

Come on dude, the weather won't be a factor. Swedens late autumn weather is fairly mild, and these Italians are all from North Italy mainly.

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[Nedved96]

Buffon
Zappacosta - Bonucci - Chiellini - Spinazzola
Verratti - Marchisio - Jorginho
Bernardeschi - Belotti - Insigne​

Bench: Donnarumma, Perin - Darmian, Barzagli, Rugani, De Sciglio - Florenzi, De Rossi, Gagliardini - Candreva, Immobile, Zaza

This moron Ventura is going to lose Jorginho to Brazil though. He probably doesn't even see him as Italian.

 

[Badass J Elkann]

Wait are we actually trying to factor the cold weather as a means to see a Swedish advantage? It's not like the German army trying to take russia in the winter

 

[KC17]

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This moron Ventura is going to lose Jorginho to Brazil though. He probably doesn't even see him as Italian.

Yep, I think he's made it clear he isn't gonna call him up. Big fuck up if true, Jorginho is easily our 3rd best MF, arguably 2nd.

 

[Afghan_juventus]

Yep, I think he's made it clear he isn't gonna call him up. Big $#@! up if true, Jorginho is easily our 3rd best MF, arguably 2nd.

would make sense of he's like Diego Costa but he's actually of Italian descent.

 

[Nedved96]

I'm reading the first few pages of this thread.

Remember when Andrea Poli was supposed to be the next big thing?

 

[Stephan]

This season:
Eder 0 goals 8 games
Balotelli 8 goals 12 games

At least Jorginho got called up. And Zaza deserved call up, 9 goals in league, only behind Messi as league top scorer.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

A few puzzling selections still, but as you said, at least Jorginho and Zaza are in. Italy will need both tbh.

 

[Stephan]

So if Jorginho doesnt play he could still end up called up for Brazil at the World cup? Or what is that situation. He seemed linked to be called up by Brazil couple of weeks ago.

So Ace Ventura pretty much has to give him minutes here to make sure he is italian capped now? In a frigging playoff. Good job Ventura. You had months to do this.

 

[KC17]

So if Jorginho doesnt play he could still end up called up for Brazil at the World cup? Or what is that situation. He seemed linked to be called up by Brazil couple of weeks ago.

So Ace Ventura pretty much has to give him minutes here to make sure he is italian capped now? In a frigging playoff. Good job Ventura. You had months to do this.

Jorginho deserves to start, but I'm sure he won't. I'm just glad he got called up, surely Ventura wouldn't have called him if he doesn't plan on using him.