The Azzurrini (U21-20-19...) Thread (33 Viewers)

Fred

Fred

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Oct 2, 2003
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Esteban said:
So Santon is ranked above Criscito and De Ceglie?
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Santon has much bigger potential than the two. Don't forget that he is 4 years younger than the two, and he has already breaken into Inter's first team at the tender age of 18. I find that amazing.

Criscito was given a chance when he was 20 and he didn't take it. I'm not saying Criscito isn't a good prospect. He was probably the best leftback in the league this year. But like i said, Santon has shown more potential at a younger age.
 

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Osman

Osman

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Aug 30, 2002
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The reason he is being taken to Confed cup isnt as much how impressive he has been, but that the U-21 doesnt need him, hence he can be taken by Lippi and given a chance. Euro 21 is a rated tourno, and Casiraghi wouldnt have stood for any of his regular players not being available, was never an option any of them would be called up, hence Motta is with this squad instead of Confed squad. Santon just played 1 friendly game, is born 91, so he can play in the U-21 in coming years with whatever tournos that comes up etc, while likes of Motta and Criscito (starting fullbacks, with good backups like Pisano and De Ceglie, so rather stacked) will play their last games for this level (indeed, they are 5 years older then Santon), and they would bench Santon's ass most of the tourno.

So as I said, these are the main factors of why he is called up. Him being this young and this stage of his career is rather good, but if there wasnt an euro 21, his a dozen of decent games wouldnt have been enough to get himself a call up, other Azzurrini players would have been called up before him.


P.S Another thing though Santacroce doesnt make EITHER of the squads, wtf.
 
Bianconero_Aus

Bianconero_Aus

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May 26, 2009
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Strong squad TBH. I don't know how people say it's not strong. The only questionable decision is no Santacroce. Santon was called up by Lippi to give him international experience in a worthless tournament. Never fear, Santon will be in future U/21 squads.

Italy's attack is awesome.
 
Juventine

Juventine

Little Witch
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Jul 11, 2008
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One of the biggest problems is Casiraghi is not capable of combining the individuals to a strong team. Actually, this U-21 team hasn't won for a very long time and they've had problem with scoring goals, which is really worring. They drew against teams like Croatia, Greece, Israel, Sweden, Netherland and lost to Germany 0-1. If they continue like this, they can't even qualify for the group stage. :(
 
da_ledgeaun

da_ledgeaun

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Jun 2, 2007
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bloody livescore,they put the game on today at 18.00,and just when it hits 18.00 livescore deletes the game from their main page..yeah,i just saw it will be on tomorrow,thanks Osman..
 
Juve_Kosova

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May 4, 2004
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AngelaL said:
The friendly match due to be played tomorrow?

Enjoy! :)
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Thats right.. Thanks mate :) ill try to get some nice pictures.. Gio, Marchisio & Criscito :mark: cant wait.. :D

Osman said:
Southern Sweden where the euro 21 is held is nearer to you in Denmark then me bit further up in Sweden, will go you and see them?
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Yeah its near Denmark but ill be in Kosovo at that time :) holiday..
 
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