Blasi back on the NT and ALEX (8 Viewers)

[lestat_1987]

Games against Slovenia & Moldavia:


- Goalkeepers: De Sanctis (Udinese), Peruzzi (Lazio).
- Defenders: Bonera (Parma), Cannavaro & Zambrotta (Juventus Turín), Grosso & Zaccardo (Palermo), Materazzi (Inter de Milán), Nesta (Milan).
- Midfielders: Barone (Palermo), Blasi & Camoranesi (Juventus Turín), De Rossi (Roma), Diana (Sampdoria), Gattuso & Pirlo (Milán).
- Strikers: Totti (Roma), Del Piero (Juventus Turín), Gilardino & Vieri (Milán), Iaquinta (Udinese), Luca Toni (Fiorentina)

So is this cause of Blasi´s performance as an RB or does Lippi still see him as Midfielder (as do the media)? Where do you think he should play? I hesitate a little to play him as an RB, but then again this are supossed to be easy games.

BIG QUESTION: Will DP start?

 

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[Desmond]

Blasi could play at right back considering he isn't going to displace Gattuso or Pirlo.

Del Piero won't be starting IMO.

 

[Mr. Gol]

It could be possible that Lippi would field DP and Totti behind Gilardino, but seeing Gila's poor form as of late I think he will use Toni.

Blasi has a good chance of becoming Italy's right back, seeing their constant changing between Bonera, Oddo and Panucci over the last 18 months.

 

[Codino]

concerning del piero, anything is possible

 

[Desmond]

I wouldn't look too much into the team selection for the two games.After all it is just Slovenia and Moldova.

 

[Cronios]

Lippi might take some "risks" now

 

[HelterSkelter]

is cassano still injured btw?
or are roma simply NOT playing him?

 

[ZhiXin]

++ [ originally posted by axlrose85 ] ++
is cassano still injured btw?
or are roma simply NOT playing him?

Nah he played against Siena, but becos he signed a new contract rather late and an injury occured later, he only played a few games.

 

[djleli]

cassano is playing horrible these last 6 months i dont think he has any chance for the nt even palladino is playing ebtter than him :LOL:

 

[Azzurri7]

I hope our 5players wont get injured in these games...

 

[Tifoso]

++ [ originally posted by giovanotti ] ++
Forza Del Piero!
Glad to see him in NT.

Me, too.

Can someone please commit to making these matches (at least the Italy ones ) available as a torrent here?

US gets no coverage, unless you want to spend over $300:down:

 

[giovanotti]

Glad to see Del Piero wearing NT jersey.
Hope he will start.
Blasi,it's up to Lippi to decide about his position.

 

[giovanotti]

++ [ originally posted by Tifoso Lou ] ++


Me, too.

Can someone please commit to making these matches (at least the Italy ones ) available as a torrent here?

US gets no coverage, unless you want to spend over $300:down:

Sorry Lou,I edited my post because didn't see that I need to answer to lestat's question :Will Del Piero start?"

 

[Tifoso]

++ [ originally posted by giovanotti ] ++


Sorry Lou,I edited my post because didn't see that I need to answer to lestat's question :Will Del Piero start?"

Not a problem, amico mio. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[lestat_1987]

Blasi won't displace Pirlo or Gattuso that's true, so he might be playing as an RB.
PLESE LIPPI LET DE PIERO START! now is the time to make some "experiments"

 

[djleli]

altough pirlo and gattuso are sucking atm, remember that milan is only playing with maldini kaka and shevcenko this season the other players are really poor.

 

[Azzurri7]

I think Del Piero will start.....

 

[Stu]

If Blasi plays at all I think it should be as a right back. Bonera is average at best and Zaccardo looked shaky in his most recent appearances for the Azzurri. Manuele just isn't good enough to play in midfield for Italy, not with the likes of Pirlo, Gattuso, De Rossi and Barone in the mix.

As for Del Piero, I really don't know. He has the ability to rip apart teams such as Slovenia and Moldova, and against sides who may not be so keen on sending a lot of players forward it can often be that bit of technical genius which Totti and Del Piero possess that makes the difference. However, is it fair to start Alex ahead of Iaquinta or Toni? Definitely not. Ok, DP has performed well when given a chance so far this season but Iaquinta and Toni have been getting the job done for their clubs week in, week out. I suppose it depends on what Lippi wants as DP can provide width, creativity and a deeper outlet, things that Iaquinta and Toni won't give you. If it was up to me Totti and Toni would be sure starters with Del Piero and Iaquinta competing for the final spot in attack.

I wonder if Lippi would be willing to try something like this:

De Sanctis
Zambrotta - Nesta - Cannavaro - Grosso
Camoranesi - Pirlo - De Rossi/Gattuso
Totti
Toni - Del Piero/Iaquinta

 

[Stu]

++ [ originally posted by Azzurri7 ] ++
I think Del Piero will start.....

I think he'll start one of the two games, not sure if he'll be given the nod in both though. If Lippi plays his favourite pupil from the beginning of the first match I suspect he'll do well and keep his place for the next game but I wouldn't be surprised if Marcello goes with Totti, Iaquinta and Toni upfront.

 

[lestat_1987]

I´d like to see this happen, just a dream though

De Sanctis
Zambrotta - Nesta - Cannavaro - Grosso
Camoranesi - Pirlo - Gattuso
Totti - Del Piero
Toni