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alexjuventino

alexjuventino

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If anyone was wondering if he made any excuses, dont worry he did

Antonio Conte said Italy’s draw with Croatia was good in the circumstances and praised the “new faces.”

Antonio Candreva’s opener was wiped out within minutes by Ivan Perisic, keeping both teams joint top of the group on 10 points.

Norway won 1-0 in Azerbaijan this evening and closed up on nine points, but Bulgaria were held to a 1-1 draw by Malta.

“It’s a step forward. It wasn’t easy and the Pasqual injury didn’t help, so we gave Soriano his debut,” Conte told Rai Sport after the 1-1 draw.

“Let’s say this game against a team that is in better shape, has been together for a long time, with more experience and great quality, was tough.

“This team has the desire to improve and fight for every ball. We can improve, of course, but the hunger is there. I also thank the fans for coming to San Siro in such numbers.”

Conte even moved to a four-man defence in the second half, abandoning his usual 3-5-2.

“Due to the injuries we had to make do, so switched to four at the back. It’s inevitable in the second half we lost our usual reference points and moves, but the lads wanted to bring home a positive result.”

Substitutes Soriano, Graziano Pellè and Stephan El Shaarawy were perhaps the most impressive tonight.

“It’s important, as we need everyone, from El Sharaawy to Pellè, Soriano and Bertolacci. We need these new faces who can bring fresh enthusiasm and desire to the squad.”
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LiquidPLP

LiquidPLP

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Trequartista said:
The lack of creative offensive players is staggering.
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It's true but it's not as bad as it looks like right now. This Italy faces the same problems Juve faced under Conte. He could try out something different definitely. He could go with 433 or 4231 if he wanted easily. SES, Cerci and Candreva aren't WC but they're definitely good enough to dominate and beat Croatia at home ffs.

Bianconero_Aus said:
This is just sad from Italy tbh. Croatia knocking the ball around effortlessly, and italy just chasing shadows.
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Just like Conte's Juve in CL/EL :touched:

Linebreak said:
Don't worry too much guys, when Pepe's fit he'll change the formation.
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:lol:
 
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