thank god, Zambrotta is an such an allround player!! he is strong on nearly every position he gets filled! but IMO Lippi should play him as LB!!
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World Cup Qualifier: Moldova - Italy (1 Viewer)
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Lippi opts for Del Piero
Tuesday 7 September, 2004
Alex Del Piero is expected to partner Bernardo Corradi in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova.
The Juventus ace didn’t feature in the 2-1 win over Norway at the weekend but he’s set to return to the side after shaking off an injury.
"I’m feeling good and I’m happy with my physical condition," said the No 10. "That is the only thing that interests me."
The Azzurri completed their first training session in Moldova last night where some clues were left by boss Marcello Lippi.
Del Piero was tried in attack alongside Corradi, which suggests they will be Italy’s striking duo tomorrow evening.
Lippi has already admitted that he could make up to five changes to the side that won on Saturday.
Most of the alterations are likely to take place in midfield with Aimo Diana, Massimo Ambrosini and Andrea Pirlo all in contention for a starting shirt.
There is also the possibility that Gianluca Zambrotta could be used as a left-back again after playing in midfield against Norway.
If that happens then expect Stefano Fiore to be fielded on the left of midfield rather than the right.
Tuesday 7 September, 2004
Alex Del Piero is expected to partner Bernardo Corradi in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova.
The Juventus ace didn’t feature in the 2-1 win over Norway at the weekend but he’s set to return to the side after shaking off an injury.
"I’m feeling good and I’m happy with my physical condition," said the No 10. "That is the only thing that interests me."
The Azzurri completed their first training session in Moldova last night where some clues were left by boss Marcello Lippi.
Del Piero was tried in attack alongside Corradi, which suggests they will be Italy’s striking duo tomorrow evening.
Lippi has already admitted that he could make up to five changes to the side that won on Saturday.
Most of the alterations are likely to take place in midfield with Aimo Diana, Massimo Ambrosini and Andrea Pirlo all in contention for a starting shirt.
There is also the possibility that Gianluca Zambrotta could be used as a left-back again after playing in midfield against Norway.
If that happens then expect Stefano Fiore to be fielded on the left of midfield rather than the right.
Le probabili formazioni
MOLDOVA (5-3-1-1): 1 Hmaruk; 2 Kovalenko, 6 Olexici, 5 Katynsus, 4 Baryshev, 3 Savinov; 7 Kovalchuc, 8 Priganiuc, 11 Chebotari; 10 Dadu; 9 Mitarev. (12 Melenckuc, 13 Ivanov, 14 Lungu, 15 Bursuc, 16 Andriutsa, 17 Kalincov, 18 Rogaciov). All.: Pasulko.
ITALIA (4-4-2): 1 Buffon; 2 Oddo, 6 Nesta, 5 Materazzi, 3 Zambrotta; 11 Diana, 4 Gattuso, 10 Pirlo, 8 Ambrosini; 7 Del Piero, 9 Gilardino (12 Pelizzoli, 13 Bonera, 14 Legrottaglie, 15 Fiore, 16 De Rossi, 18 Blasi, 19 Corradi).
He'll play with no.7
MOLDOVA (5-3-1-1): 1 Hmaruk; 2 Kovalenko, 6 Olexici, 5 Katynsus, 4 Baryshev, 3 Savinov; 7 Kovalchuc, 8 Priganiuc, 11 Chebotari; 10 Dadu; 9 Mitarev. (12 Melenckuc, 13 Ivanov, 14 Lungu, 15 Bursuc, 16 Andriutsa, 17 Kalincov, 18 Rogaciov). All.: Pasulko.
ITALIA (4-4-2): 1 Buffon; 2 Oddo, 6 Nesta, 5 Materazzi, 3 Zambrotta; 11 Diana, 4 Gattuso, 10 Pirlo, 8 Ambrosini; 7 Del Piero, 9 Gilardino (12 Pelizzoli, 13 Bonera, 14 Legrottaglie, 15 Fiore, 16 De Rossi, 18 Blasi, 19 Corradi).
He'll play with no.7
