Ok here is my TIM Cup review:
First of all lets start with the Inter game:
Formation: Buffon, Zebina, Andrade, Crischito, Chiellini, Salihamdizc, Almiron, Zanetti, Nedved, Del Piero, Iaquinta.
Defence: We were pretty good. I am really happy with the way we played. It looks like they are welding up together well. Andrade and Criscito were amazing together. On the sides, I was really impressed with Zebina. He played a very good game, one of his best in a long time. I hope his form continues. Chiellini gave his usual solid performance.
Midfield: The key to our formation is here.. And it is Zanetti. He is the player capable of putting the whole team together. With him as a DM our defence he filters ALOT and I mean ALOT of things off our defence line. His passing skills are very good and rarely takes chances or make mistakes. Made one slip but both Andrade and Criscito were there to cover. He really did stop almost all counter attacks or slow them down till the team returned back. For me he is the Man of the Tournament last night. Nedved did not look in form looked tired and lacked concentration. Almiron and salihamidizc were good. In general the mid field was creative and solild.
Offence: iaquinta continue on putting the big question mark on his performance. My only thoughts about thim are that either he still needs time to adapt to the teams formation and then he will explode. OR he will be another flop. So he's either going to be very good or extremely bad. He moved around the field, had some chances which one expect him to take better. His one touch plays looked interesting but needs more adaptation and understanding with the whole squad. Del Piero played well. as always his passes and ball possesion are amazing, let alone his skills. His fighting spirit looked good too. Not so worried about getting injured although got some nasty tackles. Was very creative. I still want him to concentrate more with the freekicks. All his corners were absilutely dangerous.
Against Milan:
Formation: Buffon, Grygera, Andrade, Criscito, Molinaro, Nocerino, Zanetti (Olivera), Nedved (Iaquinta), Almiron, Trezeguet, palladino
Defence: Andrade and Criscito gave the same performance as the inter game. Grygera looked lost. Did not participate alot in defending the centrally unlike Zebina in the first game. But he's excused new to the team and just recevored from an injury. Molinaro played alright. But it seems that currently our best choices are chiellini and Zebina.
Midfield: Was alright.. Solid but not as creative as the first game. The fact that Del Piero wasn't there really showed up in creativity. One Zanettli got off the field you can really notice that the one filtering the attacks of the other team is gone. All counter attacks reach to the defence or even the goalkeeper. Nedved was not very present with his creativity yet he gave solidity to our midfield. Nocerino was alright still needs more experience but has all the pontentials to be a great player. Olivera...... well..... Didn't do much.
Offence: Palladino lacks experience when put against the likes of Inter and Milan. Still needs to develop but hopefully will get there. Trezeguet tried but wasn't receiving alot fo feeds from the midfield. Iaquinta didn't do much.
C. Ranieri: His words are turning in reality slowly for that I show my respect. But it will come down to what he choses to be his first lineup. The team is welding up together well. We might not be as sparkling as AC Milan but we are sure up there with the big guns. It also appears that CR wanted another CB but the club budget was not enough to buy him a decent one, I respect the choice of sticking with what he has rather than buying a player who would be an aweful waste of money.
I think our best formation upto know is:
-------------------- Buffon
Zebina --- Andrade -- Criscito -- Chiellini
Salihamidizc -- Almiron -- Zanetti -- Nedved
------ Trezeguet ----- Del Piero
And when Camoranesi is ready, he should play in Salihamdizc position and either play Zebina as RB or Salihamdizc.