italia vs Czech Republic(22/06/2006) (4 Viewers)

Stephan

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Azzurri head off to Hamburg Wednesday 21 June, 2006

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Italy have this morning left their Duisburg base for Hamburg ahead of Thursday’s crucial World Cup tie against the Czech Republic.

The Azzurri packed their bags with the intention of netting at least the one point which they need to qualify for the next stage of the tournament.

The squad will arrive in Hamburg later today, have a spot of lunch and then rest for a while before their 17.30 training session at the AOL Arena.

Italy would have normally trained a little later in the day, but have decided to bring it closer to the time of tomorrow’s 16.00 kick-off.

Lippi will have all 23 players at his disposal this afternoon, even if Daniele De Rossi is not available for the game as he is suspended.

The Azzurri have already been told to expect the weather conditions to be hot in Hamburg during the match.

Although the side obviously want to remain in Germany for as long as possible, it is understood that plans have already been made for their departure should they crash out of the tournament.

If that happens, the squad will return to Duisburg before catching a flight to Italy from Dusseldorf on Friday morning.
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Stephan

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good news

Perrotta fit to play

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Simone Perrotta says he will be fit to take his place in Italy's final Group E game with Czech Republic on Thursday.

The versatile midfielder took a nasty blow to his leg during Saturday's 1-1 draw with USA and was forced to play on due to Italy having already used their three substitutes.

Azzurri coach Marcello Lippi felt the midfielder would not be fit in time for the crunch encounter, but Perrotta trained without restriction on Wednesday and is ready to take the field.

"I've recovered and enjoyed good training sessions today and Tuesday," said Perrotta.

With Daniele De Rossi suspended, the return of Perrotta will hand Lippi a boost as his side need a point to guarantee their progression to the last 16.
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Stephan

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sure, but what i mean is that we have a decent backup if we need to change something in the midfield (substitution for rino or pirlo or even totti/if more defensive needed). with de rossi already out with red we would have had little options in the midfield if something would happen. who knows, injurys and more cards could be seen :scared:
 
giovanotti

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Stephan said:
sure, but what i mean is that we have a decent backup if we need to change something in the midfield (substitution for rino or pirlo or even totti/if more defensive needed). with de rossi already out with red we would have had little options in the midfield if something would happen. who knows, injurys and more cards could be seen :scared:
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Agreed Stephan,and I want to add something,I'm very afraid on this one!
 
GRK

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Andy said:
Forza USA. And Italy, give us a helping hand after we were the better team the other day.
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Hey man, I was born in the USA - made in America!
I want Italy and USA in the next round.
 
jumbo

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I was really looking forward to Czech Republic vs Brazil in the next round.

Really too bad that both Italy and Czech can't both go through..
 
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