According to the latest training sessions, Lippi seems to have changed tactics as well as players expected to start the Parma match.
Lippi played with an unusual (3-4-1-2) formation in training.
The 3 central defender roles were assigned to: Iuliano (right), Ferrara (center), and Montero (left) with no place for Legrottaglie who is expected to warm the bench instead.
Zambrotta and Birindelli were given more attacking assignments on the left and right flanks respectively.
Central midfield consists of Tacchinardi and European-hero Maresca who looks like enjoying a fine form. Appiah and Davids are both - surprisingly - expected to sit out the match.
Nedved was back to training and is expected to be fully fit to face Parma tomorrow after recovering from the flu.
Upfront would be the dangerous duo of Di Vaio and Miccoli, with Del Piero relegated to the bench as the captain clearly needs more time to get back to his best levels. A second half appearance is expected for him.
Other players to make the bench are: Chimenti, Pessotto, Conte, Camoranesi, and Zalayeta.
In the press conference leading to the match Lippi has pinpointed the following Parma players as danger men: Gilardino, Morfeo, Marchionni and Bresciano.