Fabio Quagliarella (23 Viewers)

[baggio]

That was one sick goal.

Chances are low indeed but looking at the names Prandellii is going to take such as Balotelli, Pazzini, Osvaldo and maybe Di Natale makes me vomit.

For sure Rabbijaan. But I think Quag is better than Pazzini and would offer more than the likes of DiNatale who is too injury prone and old to be at the tournament. I rather have Ale or Totti who are fitter and more talented.

 

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[adriano_c]

He'd do really well with the national team I feel. But chances are going to be hard to come by. Can never forget his goal against Slovenia in the WC.

I remember those last ten minutes like they were yesterday. Seriously. Sitting in some shitty hawker center in a dilapidated town in Malaysia on an awful humid night watching the game surrounded by scum cheering against Italy (being the lone Italian, of course). I became a die-hard fan of the guy then. His performance encapsulated exactly what it means to have heart and be a leader on the pitch - spurring your team, lifting them, doing everything in your power to succeed. I had always been a mild fan of the guy, due to his youtube antics, surely, but it was only then that I came to admire him as a player.

 

[Alen]

Di Natale deserves more than any other Italian striker to at least be called for the EC.
With 53 goals and 12 assists in 71 matches (less than two seasons) he's the Italian striker who showed the most after the bad episode at the world cup. At least making the 23 men squad is what must happen.

Personally I hope he won't make it.

 

[Salvatore]

I can't remember Lippi successfully playing him in his Udinese role, usually placed him out wide. Big risk for Prandelli with both of his forwards coming back now.

Cassano is still #1.

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

Cassano-Quagliarella pairing up front would be interesting to see to say the least.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Prandelli picking Osvaldo for the EC would be a fucking disgrace.

It's extremely vital for Italy that Cassano and Rossi are both fit and ready for Euro 2012. Without those two, Italy really do lack WC quality upfront.

 

[ALC]

Di Natale deserves more than any other Italian striker to at least be called for the EC.
With 53 goals and 12 assists in 71 matches (less than two seasons) he's the Italian striker who showed the most after the bad episode at the world cup. At least making the 23 men squad is what must happen.

Personally I hope he won't make it.

Prandelli picking Osvaldo for the EC would be a fucking disgrace.

It's extremely vital for Italy that Cassano and Rossi are both fit and ready for Euro 2012. Without those two, Italy really do lack WC quality upfront.

Agreed. Osvaldo sucks. I'd rather see Quag over Rossi.

 

[ZoSo]

Prandelli picking Osvaldo for the EC would be a fucking disgrace.

It's extremely vital for Italy that Cassano and Rossi are both fit and ready for Euro 2012. Without those two, Italy really do lack WC quality upfront.

 

[sallyinzaghi]

I remember those last ten minutes like they were yesterday. Seriously. Sitting in some shitty hawker center in a dilapidated town in Malaysia on an awful humid night watching the game surrounded by scum cheering against Italy (being the lone Italian, of course). I became a die-hard fan of the guy then. His performance encapsulated exactly what it means to have heart and be a leader on the pitch - spurring your team, lifting them, doing everything in your power to succeed. I had always been a mild fan of the guy, due to his youtube antics, surely, but it was only then that I came to admire him as a player.

Haha what dilapidated town is that? People cheering FOR Slovenia/against Italy is quite unheard of, least where I'm from

 

[awit]

It was Slovakia btw

 

[baggio]

I remember those last ten minutes like they were yesterday. Seriously. Sitting in some shitty hawker center in a dilapidated town in Malaysia on an awful humid night watching the game surrounded by scum cheering against Italy (being the lone Italian, of course). I became a die-hard fan of the guy then. His performance encapsulated exactly what it means to have heart and be a leader on the pitch - spurring your team, lifting them, doing everything in your power to succeed. I had always been a mild fan of the guy, due to his youtube antics, surely, but it was only then that I came to admire him as a player.

Couldn't have said it better myself. The fact that he pulled off a goal like that in the 92nd minute also kind of showed thenfaith he has in his ability, and lets not forget how he had a goal disallowed for offside before that. Was a monster effort when the chips were down, a true example of grinta. Even at Juventus, I have loved his attitude of keeping his head down and playing, being humble and not complaining for lack of playing time even if at times he deserved it more then those starting ahead of him. I really like seeing that in players because it's a rare quality.

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It was Slovakia btw

That's correct. What a bummer losing to Slovakia off all teams. Italy actually played some of the bestnfootball in that tournament, in the last 8 or 9 minutes of that match.

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Cassano-Quagliarella pairing up front would be interesting to see to say the least.

Cassano Quag as a combo would be as good as any for flair and movement. Though personally it's fcuked Quag may not feature at the Euros, it's an absolute bummer that guys like Pazzini, Osvaldo would be considered ahead of him. Though that could change if Conte decides to give him some playing time in the final few games of the season, featuring from the start. I still can't decide if this Palermo game is a one off, after which he will switch back to Borriello.

For the Euros: Cassano, Rossi (if fit), Balotelli, Quagliarella, DiNatale. That would be a balanced attack.

 

[kronos]

Couldn't have said it better myself. The fact that he pulled off a goal like that in the 92nd minute also kind of showed thenfaith he has in his ability, and lets not forget how he had a goal disallowed for offside before that. Was a monster effort when the chips were down, a true example of grinta. Even at Juventus, I have loved his attitude of keeping his head down and playing, being humble and not complaining for lack of playing time even if at times he deserved it more then those starting ahead of him. I really like seeing that in players because it's a rare quality.

---------- Post added 07.04.2012 at 13:42 ----------



That's correct. What a bummer losing to Slovakia off all teams. Italy actually played some of the bestnfootball in that tournament, in the last 8 or 9 minutes of that match.

---------- Post added 07.04.2012 at 13:46 ----------



Cassano Quag as a combo would be as good as any for flair and movement. Though personally it's fcuked Quag may not feature at the Euros, it's an absolute bummer that guys like Pazzini, Osvaldo would be considered ahead of him. Though that could change if Conte decides to give him some playing time in the final few games of the season, featuring from the start. I still can't decide if this Palermo game is a one off, after which he will switch back to Borriello.

For the Euros: Cassano, Rossi (if fit), Balotelli, Quagliarella, DiNatale. That would be a balanced attack.

That would be one of the worst attacks Italy ever had, but, it's not like there are many other options.

 

[adriano_c]

Haha what dilapidated town is that? People cheering FOR Slovenia/against Italy is quite unheard of, least where I'm from

It was in Ipoh. The feeling was palpable that nobody actually cared about the opposition, they just wanted Italy out for whatever reason, laf...

---------- Post added 07.04.2012 at 08:49 ----------

That's correct. What a bummer losing to Slovakia off all teams. Italy actually played some of the bestnfootball in that tournament, in the last 8 or 9 minutes of that match.

Was an odd sensation to not feel hard done-by at an international tourny, heh. We really didn't deserve to progress at all.

 

[Joe]

Cassano-Quagliarella pairing up front would be interesting to see to say the least.

I think something like

Cassano
Rossi - Balotelli

is Italy's strongest attack force. However, Quag should definitely be called up IMO. Too bad he hasn't gotten much playing time in order to do so.

 

[Zacheryah]

I think something like

Cassano
Rossi - Balotelli

is Italy's strongest attack force. However, Quag should definitely be called up IMO. Too bad he hasn't gotten much playing time in order to do so.

a good point right there

wondering why people here demand a selection for quag

he hardly came off the bench


blame conte all you want about it(i will disagree offc), but from the national coach pov, i certainly wouldnt take him.

in his pre-injury form of last year however, i certainly would

 

[Marty]

Rossi?

 

[sallyinzaghi]

It was in Ipoh. The feeling was palpable that nobody actually cared about the opposition, they just wanted Italy out for whatever reason, laf...

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Was an odd sensation to not feel hard done-by at an international tourny, heh. We really didn't deserve to progress at all.

me dad's from Ipoh. There's a pretty strong anti Italy/Serie A sentiment in Malaysia, only reduced up til recent years.

 

[Joe]

me dad's from Ipoh. There's a pretty strong anti Italy/Serie A sentiment in Malaysia, only reduced up til recent years.

Why's that?

 

[sallyinzaghi]

Because they're all EPL fanatics here and claim Serie A is the most boring league in the world, which up to recent years, I see their point - there was less coverage and the sound of the crowd in televised matches were close to non existent to what it was now.

 

[adriano_c]

Well, they can have their EPL, never going back! Although, I do miss the food and their iced teas/coffees!