Official Azzurri (Italy) Euro 2008 Thread (16 Viewers)
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Canna's Euro chances fade
Monday 2 June, 2008
Early indications are that Fabio Cannavaro will miss Euro 2008 and will be replaced by Fiorentina’s Alessandro Gamberini.
Disaster struck during Italy’s first pre-tournament training session in Austria when skipper Canna remained grounded after a 50-50 with Giorgio Chiellini during a mini-game.
Fears grew as an obviously distressed Cannavaro had to be carried off Admira Wacker’s ground on a stretcher.
While it will take two days to ascertain the exact extent of the problem, reports from the hospital are grim.
It is being suggested that Cannavaro has seriously damaged his left ankle and may even require surgery.
If that is the case, Italy will have to face Euro 2008 without their captain and will look for a replacement.
After a superb campaign with Fiorentina, Gamberini was disappointed not to have made Roberto Donadoni’s squad for the tournament, but he may now get his chance.
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This is a huge blow imo.
Monday 2 June, 2008
Early indications are that Fabio Cannavaro will miss Euro 2008 and will be replaced by Fiorentina’s Alessandro Gamberini.
Disaster struck during Italy’s first pre-tournament training session in Austria when skipper Canna remained grounded after a 50-50 with Giorgio Chiellini during a mini-game.
Fears grew as an obviously distressed Cannavaro had to be carried off Admira Wacker’s ground on a stretcher.
While it will take two days to ascertain the exact extent of the problem, reports from the hospital are grim.
It is being suggested that Cannavaro has seriously damaged his left ankle and may even require surgery.
If that is the case, Italy will have to face Euro 2008 without their captain and will look for a replacement.
After a superb campaign with Fiorentina, Gamberini was disappointed not to have made Roberto Donadoni’s squad for the tournament, but he may now get his chance.
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This is a huge blow imo.
. Barzagli and Materazzi combined < Cannavaro.I sincerely hope neither Barzagli or Materazzi are called to be starters regardless.
I also think Italy might adopt a "do it for the gipper" attitude, and dedicate their Euro Cup run on their captain.
If Donadoni goes with a Barzagli/Materazzi duo... Italy is not likely to escape their group, and will be shortly looking for a new coach. Time to give guys like Chiellini and Gamberini a chance to shine.
I also think Italy might adopt a "do it for the gipper" attitude, and dedicate their Euro Cup run on their captain.
If Donadoni goes with a Barzagli/Materazzi duo... Italy is not likely to escape their group, and will be shortly looking for a new coach. Time to give guys like Chiellini and Gamberini a chance to shine.
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