++ [ originally posted by baggio ] ++
At Lippi.AM
Its not about losing the game. Its about how you lose the game, and why you lose the game. In this case, or any other case for that matter, I believe only Capello is to blame. His favouring certain players doesnt help the motivational levels of the team and when comfort sets in, so does stagnation. As regards strategy, I dont think he's an A grader, because he doesnt seem open to anything, including learning from mistakes. What we need is a more fluid game plan, with a more attacking third, which means introducing an additional forward for games against the big guns. Come Wednesday however, I'll bet my last penny, this formation will be as is, with Zlatan manning the front line, yet again. And Mutu and Del Piero warming the bench, when in all honesty one, or both of them should be out there showing Zlatan how its done.