This is the way italian NT begin almost of his international cups presentations. There is still the chance that, against Sweden, the team will react.......
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Euro 2004: Italy - Sweden (Group C) (2 Viewers)
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I think Trap will have to make some changes.
In the defense, I hardly see any changes. Panucci showed little offense, but Oddo would be too offensive, especially against the very strong offensive trio Ljungberg--Larsson--Ibrahimovic.
In midfield, Pirlo HAS to come in. Italy lacked a link between offense and defense, and he is the one who can link those two areas. Gattuso should also come on, as he runs more than any other midfield, and the movement off the ball was horrible against the Dans, so he can make the difference with his figthing abbility.
Camoranesi or Fiore should take the right wing, although I would prefer Camoranesi. Sure, he had a very weak game, but I think he deserves another chance. If he sucks again, Fiore can still comeon. Totti, Vieri and Del Piero should all start again.
My line-up:
Buffon
Panucci, Nesta, Cannavaro, Zambrotta
Gattuso, Pirlo
Camoranesi, Totti, Del Piero
Vieri
In the defense, I hardly see any changes. Panucci showed little offense, but Oddo would be too offensive, especially against the very strong offensive trio Ljungberg--Larsson--Ibrahimovic.
In midfield, Pirlo HAS to come in. Italy lacked a link between offense and defense, and he is the one who can link those two areas. Gattuso should also come on, as he runs more than any other midfield, and the movement off the ball was horrible against the Dans, so he can make the difference with his figthing abbility.
Camoranesi or Fiore should take the right wing, although I would prefer Camoranesi. Sure, he had a very weak game, but I think he deserves another chance. If he sucks again, Fiore can still comeon. Totti, Vieri and Del Piero should all start again.
My line-up:
Buffon
Panucci, Nesta, Cannavaro, Zambrotta
Gattuso, Pirlo
Camoranesi, Totti, Del Piero
Vieri
Camoranesi was hustling but couldn't get anything together...no lack of heart but lack of play. He may be sacrificed.
The Perrotta-Zanetti duo was uncreative and counter-productive almost causing a standstill rather than support. Pirlo is suddendly looking more and more "bright" but its Trap. so who in the hell knows. I see Trap keeping one of them on and creating some concoction in the mid-field.
Del Piero probably won't be penalized because Cassano did not shine even though he played considerably less than DP. I don't know if the Sweden game is one where DP will regain his confidence and touch.
Vieri-Totti seem to be Trap.'s untouchable's. Vieri looked like he was going to score at a certain point which is why Trap. hesitated to replace strikers..plus there was little to do. However, Corradi and Di Vaio are more useful outside the box whereas Vieri has trouble even passing it back. His speed took a considerable decline.
The Perrotta-Zanetti duo was uncreative and counter-productive almost causing a standstill rather than support. Pirlo is suddendly looking more and more "bright" but its Trap. so who in the hell knows. I see Trap keeping one of them on and creating some concoction in the mid-field.
Del Piero probably won't be penalized because Cassano did not shine even though he played considerably less than DP. I don't know if the Sweden game is one where DP will regain his confidence and touch.
Vieri-Totti seem to be Trap.'s untouchable's. Vieri looked like he was going to score at a certain point which is why Trap. hesitated to replace strikers..plus there was little to do. However, Corradi and Di Vaio are more useful outside the box whereas Vieri has trouble even passing it back. His speed took a considerable decline.
You guys are all over-reacting. Switch the defense midfielder pairs (as everybody has been saying) and Italy will be fine. There is nothing more we can do tactically to make Italy play better. Fiore/Camoranesi and Del Piero/Cassano proved that they are all equally as good/bad. The only difference in player quality is Gatusso and Pirlo instead of Perrotta and Zanetti.
Buffon
Panu/Oddo-Nesta-Cana-Zambro
Gatusso-Pirlo
Camo-Totti-DP
Vieri
If Italy play that line-up and still dont perform then the problem is not tactics. Its more player mentality and form. Sorry to say, but if Italy fail to make 3 points against the Swedes, get ready for an early flight home.
Buffon
Panu/Oddo-Nesta-Cana-Zambro
Gatusso-Pirlo
Camo-Totti-DP
Vieri
If Italy play that line-up and still dont perform then the problem is not tactics. Its more player mentality and form. Sorry to say, but if Italy fail to make 3 points against the Swedes, get ready for an early flight home.
You also have it everytime you win the ball or Buffon grabs it. 
My line-up:
Buffon
Oddo Nesta Cannavaro Zambrotta
Gattuso Pirlo Perrotta
Totti
Vieri Del Piero
Panucci and Zanetti sucked so hence their omissions and though DP was very poor Cassano failed to do anything apart from earning himself a yellow card. The Swedes have a strong, quick midfield and in order to limit them I think that Trap should drop the 4-2-3-1 system for a more solid 4-3-1-2. Oddo and Zambo would get up and down the wings while Gattuso and Perrotta would keep it compact at RCM and LCM respectively but would move wider when need be.
Buffon
Oddo Nesta Cannavaro Zambrotta
Gattuso Pirlo Perrotta
Totti
Vieri Del Piero
Panucci and Zanetti sucked so hence their omissions and though DP was very poor Cassano failed to do anything apart from earning himself a yellow card. The Swedes have a strong, quick midfield and in order to limit them I think that Trap should drop the 4-2-3-1 system for a more solid 4-3-1-2. Oddo and Zambo would get up and down the wings while Gattuso and Perrotta would keep it compact at RCM and LCM respectively but would move wider when need be.
++ [ originally posted by Erik ] ++
I may support Sweden now - they played AWESOME yesterday!
Whereas Italy just bored me
I had high expectations after reading that they were going to play offensive football but now I feel I have to buy the entire Italian nation a dictionary. 
I may support Sweden now - they played AWESOME yesterday!
Whereas Italy just bored me
I had high expectations after reading that they were going to play offensive football but now I feel I have to buy the entire Italian nation a dictionary.
the dutch should know a couple of things about offensive football