Lets get over it follks and face it. There's no way we're going to see Lippi on that bench once again. He could have remained If he really wanted to stay.
That said, IMO, the only way Italy can go back on track is bringing their key players (Totti, Del Piero) and for those who are going to question me for choosing Alex...No, I didn't choose him because he's my fav player, but because he's a key player just like Francesco. Not to forget that he seems to be in good condition and moral and of coarse not having champions league or coppa italia, I think he's more than ready to wear the Azzurri jersey against Ukrain.
Donadoni will have to stick with his tactics, as he's no Lippi to keep on changing them. It's a very delicate moment for the team, and I hope he wont keep puzzling these tactics....
By October, I also think Nesta will be more than ready to replace barzagli...
Thats how my formation would be for the up-coming game in October....
Buffon
Zambrotta-Nesta-Canna-Grosso
Gattuso-Pirlo-Perrotta
Totti
Gila-Del Piero
Cassano can have his chances later....definitely not now.