Those were friendlies. Until a year ago every Italian was saying how friendlies aren't important and now they suddenly became valid? Notts County played 1:1 in a friendly in September against the current serie A leaders.
I'm looking at the players at Prandelli's disposal. That's far from a great squad.
They better hope van Persie kicks it into gear and Robben is healthy, since they'll need to score a shitload of goals, because they will be conceding a lot.
I could care less about Rossi's absence. Matri, Balotelli and Pazzini can cover for him. Cassano absence is a big blow though and was by far the most important player in Prandelli's Italy. He will surely be missed.
I could care less about Rossi's absence. Matri, Balotelli and Pazzini can cover for him. Cassano absence is a big blow though and was by far the most important player in Prandelli's Italy. He will surely be missed.
Cassano is for sure the biggest blow for us. But not having Rossi (in my opinion) hurts us too. Balo, Pazzo and Matri are goalscorers. Rossi and Cassano are usually links between the midfield and the attack. If Rossi or Cassano aren't there, I hope Balo could connect the mid and the attack.
Cassano is for sure the biggest blow for us. But not having Rossi (in my opinion) hurts us too. Balo, Pazzo and Matri are goalscorers. Rossi and Cassano are usually links between the midfield and the attack. If Rossi or Cassano aren't there, I hope Balo could connect the mid and the attack.
If Balotelli is going to be the one linking the attack (Assuming Rossi isn't there), you better hope he keep his composer in the tournament. Because if he blows a fuse, Italy are done.