++ [ originally posted by USA Juventini ] ++
That's cool, but all I'm saying is that they've done well lately with the 4-3-1-2
i dont see it that way sergey..
if i am not mistaken, Italia 's luck in the qualifying changed when they convert to 4231... since then they went to a 7 win streak... until Totti's injury before the Wales match...
Trap turned to 442 with Vierinzaghi attack and Dp on the wing.. of course Wales wasnt like when italia met them the first time and italia totally trashed them 4-0 with an Inzaghi hattrick.. in my eyes that huge win was more bcoz of Wales's lack of quality if anything.. that was proven in the next match vs Serbia when Italia's played disgustingly with the same formation ..of course Pippo was still the saviour....
actually personally i prefer the 4312 more becoz the game will be more smooth moving, more balance and the striker will not be totally shut out of the match.. but as the record book goes, italy was more succesful and consistent with 4231... that is nore important than Pippo Inzaghi.. and it is okay to sacrifice anyone for that purpose...
but it would be a waste of talent if Pippo is left out.. I'd say call him up and used him from time to time when italia stuck and deadlocked with 4231 and need to change tactic..as someone said of the 4 only Totti has unreplaceble talent.. the other 3 could rotate..