It could be an issue of Gatusso's looming suspension that he wouldnt start IMO
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[WC] Italy v Ukraine (10 Viewers)
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...............................................buffon
.............Zambrotta ..........Barzagli .........Cannavaro ............Grosso
..............Camoranesi ........Pirlo.............. Perrotta ...........Gattuso
...................................Totti
............................................ Toni
* From La gazzetta ..
.............Zambrotta ..........Barzagli .........Cannavaro ............Grosso
..............Camoranesi ........Pirlo.............. Perrotta ...........Gattuso
...................................Totti
............................................ Toni
* From La gazzetta ..
I had a G’Day, says Del Piero Thursday 29 June, 2006
Alessandro Del Piero insists he did well against Australia despite again being played out of position for Italy.
The Juventus captain was fielded in a wide left attacking midfield role during the 1-0 second round win, but didn’t totally convince the Italian media of his display.
Yet the No 10, who usually plays as a second striker for the Old Lady, maintains he was satisfied with his performance.
“I was asked to do a specific job and I accepted,” said Del Piero. “Seeing as we risked little defensively down the flank, I think I did well.
“I have to underline that we did threaten offensively too against the Australians. We had four clear chances and two of those developed from my feet.
“Playing in such a way you saw little of the real Del Piero, I was transformed into someone else. But I was still happy with what I did.”
It’s unclear at this stage whether Alex will keep his place in the starting XI when they line up against Ukraine on Friday.
Boss Marcello Lippi could opt for a new trident attack after testing Francesco Totti, Luca Toni and Pippo Inzaghi in training this morning even if he did praise Alex today.
“I admired the hard work which he put in, his participation during the highs and lows of the game,” stated the Coach on Thursday.
However, whoever plays on Friday will be doing so with a thought for Juventus team manager Gianluca Pessotto in their minds. “We will be playing for him,” concluded Del Piero.
Alex is a close friend of the former defender after playing alongside him for over a decade in Turin.
Del Piero, along with Gianluca Zambrotta and Ciro Ferrara, visited their former teammate in hospital on Tuesday following his fall from a window at the club’s headquarters.
Alessandro Del Piero insists he did well against Australia despite again being played out of position for Italy.
The Juventus captain was fielded in a wide left attacking midfield role during the 1-0 second round win, but didn’t totally convince the Italian media of his display.
Yet the No 10, who usually plays as a second striker for the Old Lady, maintains he was satisfied with his performance.
“I was asked to do a specific job and I accepted,” said Del Piero. “Seeing as we risked little defensively down the flank, I think I did well.
“I have to underline that we did threaten offensively too against the Australians. We had four clear chances and two of those developed from my feet.
“Playing in such a way you saw little of the real Del Piero, I was transformed into someone else. But I was still happy with what I did.”
It’s unclear at this stage whether Alex will keep his place in the starting XI when they line up against Ukraine on Friday.
Boss Marcello Lippi could opt for a new trident attack after testing Francesco Totti, Luca Toni and Pippo Inzaghi in training this morning even if he did praise Alex today.
“I admired the hard work which he put in, his participation during the highs and lows of the game,” stated the Coach on Thursday.
However, whoever plays on Friday will be doing so with a thought for Juventus team manager Gianluca Pessotto in their minds. “We will be playing for him,” concluded Del Piero.
Alex is a close friend of the former defender after playing alongside him for over a decade in Turin.
Del Piero, along with Gianluca Zambrotta and Ciro Ferrara, visited their former teammate in hospital on Tuesday following his fall from a window at the club’s headquarters.
