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Buffon happy with Italy strike options
Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon believes his side can cope with the absence of Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi.
The Azzurri will be without the two strikers for the upcoming international friendlies at Poland and against Uruguay.
AC Milan's Cassano, who scored six goals in qualifying for next year's European Championship, has been ruled out indefinitely after undergoing a cardiac procedure to repair a heart defect.
Rossi, meanwhile, is sidelined for six months after sustaining a knee injury last month while on duty with club Villarreal.
Buffon is confident Italy can make do, though.
"We will miss Antonio and Giuseppe because they both have quality and personality," Buffon said on Tuesday.
"They have given the national team so much and I'm convinced they will return in time to give us a hand at Euro 2012."
In the meantime, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will have to find new attacking solutions.
Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli and Inter Milan striker Giampaolo Pazzini have returned to the Azzurri squad after missing last month's Euro 2012 qualifiers through injury.
Buffon believes that despite the loss of Cassano and Rossi, Prandelli has plenty of talent to choose from.
"We have four or five strikers that are at the same level," he said.
"We have the resources to replace Antonio and Giuseppe.
"We have players of the calibre of Pazzini, Balotelli, (Roma's Daniel) Osvaldo and (Juventus' Alessandro) Matri that can make a difference.
"We are covered in attack."
One player that is not in the Azzurri squad is Serie A's leading scorer Antonio Di Natale.
The 34-year-old, who has scored eight league goals so far, was again omitted from Prandelli's 24-man squad.
The Udinese forward has not featured for Italy since last year's World Cup.
"Our coach has already proved that he selects the players with transparency, honesty and calmness, without feeling pressure from anyone" Buffon said.
Italy travel to Wroclaw to face Poland on Friday before hosting Uruguay on November 15 in Rome
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Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon believes his side can cope with the absence of Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi.
The Azzurri will be without the two strikers for the upcoming international friendlies at Poland and against Uruguay.
AC Milan's Cassano, who scored six goals in qualifying for next year's European Championship, has been ruled out indefinitely after undergoing a cardiac procedure to repair a heart defect.
Rossi, meanwhile, is sidelined for six months after sustaining a knee injury last month while on duty with club Villarreal.
Buffon is confident Italy can make do, though.
"We will miss Antonio and Giuseppe because they both have quality and personality," Buffon said on Tuesday.
"They have given the national team so much and I'm convinced they will return in time to give us a hand at Euro 2012."
In the meantime, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will have to find new attacking solutions.
Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli and Inter Milan striker Giampaolo Pazzini have returned to the Azzurri squad after missing last month's Euro 2012 qualifiers through injury.
Buffon believes that despite the loss of Cassano and Rossi, Prandelli has plenty of talent to choose from.
"We have four or five strikers that are at the same level," he said.
"We have the resources to replace Antonio and Giuseppe.
"We have players of the calibre of Pazzini, Balotelli, (Roma's Daniel) Osvaldo and (Juventus' Alessandro) Matri that can make a difference.
"We are covered in attack."
One player that is not in the Azzurri squad is Serie A's leading scorer Antonio Di Natale.
The 34-year-old, who has scored eight league goals so far, was again omitted from Prandelli's 24-man squad.
The Udinese forward has not featured for Italy since last year's World Cup.
"Our coach has already proved that he selects the players with transparency, honesty and calmness, without feeling pressure from anyone" Buffon said.
Italy travel to Wroclaw to face Poland on Friday before hosting Uruguay on November 15 in Rome
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TURIN - Gigi Buffon submitted to the 10 questions of Sky: it should have been the preview of the gameNapoli-Juventus, now it's only one important interview.
Buffon yesterday and today?
"I'm much better, am thinner with 5 kilos: I weight as when I was a rookie of national Parma. And that says a lot about my desire to win and get back to my level "
What is the weight of Conte in the ranking of Juve ?
"There's a lot of Conte: his anger, his tactical knowledge, knowledge of the Juventus world that sent to all, especially to newcomers."
The importance of Pirlo.
"Pirlo is one that gives the turning point: those talents like him are born every 30-40 years, would the good and the good fortune to each team. And we needed an organizer as him. Gives us confidence. "
The last season of Del Piero at Juventus.
"Del Piero? You never know when is the last, may yet surprise us, Alex. Agnelli's words are rather a sign of gratitude in my opinion. "
Conte says that Del Piero and Buffon help to grow the group.
"After these physical problems, it is easier to feel part of a group and give more help to the group."
Newcomers: who is the most pleasant surprise?
"The newcomers are excellent: Vidal is the best surprise, when they weren't talking about him I was seeing him in training two months ago, and I said yes, Jorge was for Juventus."
Napoli-Juventus.
"The challenge of San Paolo is not a title challenge yet. But whoever wins will have more certainty, and whoever loses more doubts. "
Not playing the Champions League is an advantage or do you miss it?
"Not playing the cups is an advantage in the championship. You can prepare better. I miss the Champions League, but with Barcelona the chances of winning are low and then missing hurts less. "
The next goal of Buffon:
"My goal is to do 3-4 years as Gigi Buffon to put the past behind with it's problems. Win back with Juventus and National, is my goal. "
A message to Cassano?
"Another important challenge for you Antonio, temperamentally you like challenges and you have the right humor, strength and happiness, thanks to the family, to get out. For the European you should be our weapon . "
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Buffon yesterday and today?
"I'm much better, am thinner with 5 kilos: I weight as when I was a rookie of national Parma. And that says a lot about my desire to win and get back to my level "
What is the weight of Conte in the ranking of Juve ?
"There's a lot of Conte: his anger, his tactical knowledge, knowledge of the Juventus world that sent to all, especially to newcomers."
The importance of Pirlo.
"Pirlo is one that gives the turning point: those talents like him are born every 30-40 years, would the good and the good fortune to each team. And we needed an organizer as him. Gives us confidence. "
The last season of Del Piero at Juventus.
"Del Piero? You never know when is the last, may yet surprise us, Alex. Agnelli's words are rather a sign of gratitude in my opinion. "
Conte says that Del Piero and Buffon help to grow the group.
"After these physical problems, it is easier to feel part of a group and give more help to the group."
Newcomers: who is the most pleasant surprise?
"The newcomers are excellent: Vidal is the best surprise, when they weren't talking about him I was seeing him in training two months ago, and I said yes, Jorge was for Juventus."
Napoli-Juventus.
"The challenge of San Paolo is not a title challenge yet. But whoever wins will have more certainty, and whoever loses more doubts. "
Not playing the Champions League is an advantage or do you miss it?
"Not playing the cups is an advantage in the championship. You can prepare better. I miss the Champions League, but with Barcelona the chances of winning are low and then missing hurts less. "
The next goal of Buffon:
"My goal is to do 3-4 years as Gigi Buffon to put the past behind with it's problems. Win back with Juventus and National, is my goal. "
A message to Cassano?
"Another important challenge for you Antonio, temperamentally you like challenges and you have the right humor, strength and happiness, thanks to the family, to get out. For the European you should be our weapon . "
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