we used 4132/4312 vs Germany right? and also would you start bonucci as libero or De Rossi as Libero?
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I think it was the 4-4-2 diamond shape against Germany. At least from what I recall. Prandelli only used the 3-5-2 in the first few group games due to injury. The problem with the 4-4-2 diamond, while the match remains scoreless or behind against a team like Spain is that it is quite a narrow formation, and SPain was playing with that false 9 look, quite wide. We conceded from wide play quite easily in the final, they stretched us out so easily. Playing Chiellini as a LB in a 4 man defense is absurd and should never have been done against Spain. The 3-5-2 was the perfect formation against Spain as it has the width to not be so susceptible to their attacking wing play, that's why we did so well against them in that group match.
I like the 4-1-3-2 against a team like Germany or Argentina. Most other sides in the tournament really. Even the 4-4-2 can work. Just not Spain. Perhaps not Brazil either.
Bonucci is in terrible form right now, but if he can get it together come WC time, I prefer him in that role. When he is playing well, with mistake free football like he did much of last year with Juve, he is an excellent choice. Otherwise De Rossi is fine.
I like the 4-1-3-2 against a team like Germany or Argentina. Most other sides in the tournament really. Even the 4-4-2 can work. Just not Spain. Perhaps not Brazil either.
Bonucci is in terrible form right now, but if he can get it together come WC time, I prefer him in that role. When he is playing well, with mistake free football like he did much of last year with Juve, he is an excellent choice. Otherwise De Rossi is fine.
Zac favourite for Italy job
By Football Italia staff
Current Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni is the favourite to replace Cesare Prandelli on the Italy bench.
Prandelli’s contract is due to expire after the 2014 World Cup and he has not yet confirmed whether he’ll stay on.
According to Sport Mediaset, Zaccheroni is now the hot favourite to take over from August.
He has plenty of Serie A experience at Udinese, Milan, Inter and Juventus, while he has taken Japan to great success on the international stage.
Since sitting on the Japan bench in 2010, Zac has won the 2011 Asian Cup and secured qualification for the 2014 World Cup.
The other contenders are current Udinese Coach Francesco Guidolin and recently-sacked Milan tactician Massimiliano Allegri.
“The FIGC and Prandelli are monitoring the growth of the players,” Federation Vice-President Demetrio Albertini told Radio Crc.
“The World Cup in Brazil will certainly create some difficulties, but our organisation is continuing in the best way.
“We have been active for two years to help the players reach this competition in the best form. We want to be protagonists of a great tournament.”
By Football Italia staff
Current Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni is the favourite to replace Cesare Prandelli on the Italy bench.
Prandelli’s contract is due to expire after the 2014 World Cup and he has not yet confirmed whether he’ll stay on.
According to Sport Mediaset, Zaccheroni is now the hot favourite to take over from August.
He has plenty of Serie A experience at Udinese, Milan, Inter and Juventus, while he has taken Japan to great success on the international stage.
Since sitting on the Japan bench in 2010, Zac has won the 2011 Asian Cup and secured qualification for the 2014 World Cup.
The other contenders are current Udinese Coach Francesco Guidolin and recently-sacked Milan tactician Massimiliano Allegri.
“The FIGC and Prandelli are monitoring the growth of the players,” Federation Vice-President Demetrio Albertini told Radio Crc.
“The World Cup in Brazil will certainly create some difficulties, but our organisation is continuing in the best way.
“We have been active for two years to help the players reach this competition in the best form. We want to be protagonists of a great tournament.”
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Nah, he basically had about 10 years Serie A experience before he got the job, although he mostly rattled around mid/lower table clubs before he went to Roma then Fiorentina.
I just think that Conte's career is taking a far superior route, and if he ever left Juve it'd be for another European giant first. Maybe when he is about 55 he could take the job, but the lack of working with players would probably bore him to tears.
I just think that Conte's career is taking a far superior route, and if he ever left Juve it'd be for another European giant first. Maybe when he is about 55 he could take the job, but the lack of working with players would probably bore him to tears.
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