Gli Azzurri - La Nazionale, Italy National Football Team
- Thread starter Blade of Faith
- Start date
Prandelli: 'Italy ready for Spain'
By Football Italia staff
Cesare Prandelli confirmed Emanuele Giaccherini will start against Spain today. “We will be ready and eager to prove ourselves against the best.”
Italy begin their Euro 2012 adventure at 17.00 UK time in Gdansk with the Group C opener (see probable line-ups here).
“Don’t forget we are only talking about football, but I must admit I am as excited now as I was 22 years ago when I made my management debut on the Atalanta bench,” he told Rai Sport.
“When I said we could’ve not come to Euro 2012, sadly very few realised it was a comment set to provoke.”
Curiously, Spain have never been able to beat Italy over 90 minutes in a competitive match, sending them out of Euro 2008 on penalties.
“We are ready for today’s game and eager to prove ourselves against one of the best teams in the world.
“Don’t forget that we are Italy, so we must always be prepared. The secret will be keeping focused in defence and at the same time attacking with balance.”
Daniele De Rossi moves into the centre-back role in a 3-5-2 formation and Prandelli confirmed Giaccherini will start despite the fact he is uncapped.
“Yes, Giaccherini will be in the starting XI. I always maintain our first objective must be good football, as without that you get nowhere and certainly don’t get results.
“Antonio Cassano will do his talking on the pitch. As for Mario Balotelli, he has the talent to help us win, but we must also help him by keeping the team tight.”
By Football Italia staff
Cesare Prandelli confirmed Emanuele Giaccherini will start against Spain today. “We will be ready and eager to prove ourselves against the best.”
Italy begin their Euro 2012 adventure at 17.00 UK time in Gdansk with the Group C opener (see probable line-ups here).
“Don’t forget we are only talking about football, but I must admit I am as excited now as I was 22 years ago when I made my management debut on the Atalanta bench,” he told Rai Sport.
“When I said we could’ve not come to Euro 2012, sadly very few realised it was a comment set to provoke.”
Curiously, Spain have never been able to beat Italy over 90 minutes in a competitive match, sending them out of Euro 2008 on penalties.
“We are ready for today’s game and eager to prove ourselves against one of the best teams in the world.
“Don’t forget that we are Italy, so we must always be prepared. The secret will be keeping focused in defence and at the same time attacking with balance.”
Daniele De Rossi moves into the centre-back role in a 3-5-2 formation and Prandelli confirmed Giaccherini will start despite the fact he is uncapped.
“Yes, Giaccherini will be in the starting XI. I always maintain our first objective must be good football, as without that you get nowhere and certainly don’t get results.
“Antonio Cassano will do his talking on the pitch. As for Mario Balotelli, he has the talent to help us win, but we must also help him by keeping the team tight.”
Yep...
Pedro
iedereen is gek
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2006
- Messages
- 17,339
- Reaction score
- 0
- Fav. Players
- Paolo Maldini & Marc-André ter Stegen
Lord7God
Optimistic Pessimist
- Joined
- Aug 15, 2011
- Messages
- 8,626
- Reaction score
- 16
- Location
- Where ever I please
- Fav. Players
- Galfano , Coliuto , Zappa , DiSinone , Pabi , Passaro , Zanga
Wt pretty well , guess that's why he coaches Italy and we watch.,
It did seem odd but man did DDR rise to the task .
SpartanMilan
Milan Legend
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2009
- Messages
- 9,945
- Reaction score
- 643
- Location
- New York
- Fav. Players
- Pirlo, Maldini, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Theo
Must win game against Ireland. really should change the lineup
-------------------Buffon---------------
-----Barzagli---De Rossi---Cheillini-------
--Abate--Motta--Pirlo--Noce--Balzaretti-
---------Di Natale---------Cassano--------
Really tempted to bench Cheillini for falling asleep, but think that Bonucci is still a bigger potential problem. Have no problem with De Rossi and sweeper and wouldnt want to bench Motta to move him up.
Marchisio misses far too many goal chances, a poacher like Nocerino could be valuable. Balotelli not doing enough, go with the finisher and experienced player in Di Natale.
Gianchierra should not be starting, he gets torn apart, secure the left hand side with Balzaretti
-------------------Buffon---------------
-----Barzagli---De Rossi---Cheillini-------
--Abate--Motta--Pirlo--Noce--Balzaretti-
---------Di Natale---------Cassano--------
Really tempted to bench Cheillini for falling asleep, but think that Bonucci is still a bigger potential problem. Have no problem with De Rossi and sweeper and wouldnt want to bench Motta to move him up.
Marchisio misses far too many goal chances, a poacher like Nocerino could be valuable. Balotelli not doing enough, go with the finisher and experienced player in Di Natale.
Gianchierra should not be starting, he gets torn apart, secure the left hand side with Balzaretti
Gio
.
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2011
- Messages
- 2,172
- Reaction score
- 0
- Fav. Players
- Maldini, Pippo, Gattuso, Nesta, Kaká, Cafu, Costacurta, Rui Costa, Ambrosini, Sheva, Stam, Totti, R9
Giacch is such a liability. Not even being biased here but the promise shown by Mattia De Sciglio in the matches he played, he looked better than Giaccherini, definitely the weakest point of the Italy side. As for fielding Abate over Maggio, could be an idea but then you're losing one point of attack as he's so poor going forward despite his speed, but I guess that could be a threat.
Very nervous times now :/
Dark Knight
Maestro
- Joined
- Jul 25, 2011
- Messages
- 6,399
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Gotham
- Fav. Players
- Maldini Baggio Nesta Pirlo Figo Platin Mardona Pippo Kaka Baresi Socrtes Roben Canna Gigi Zico MvB9
I think its time to go full mental. If we are playing 3 cb's then Play MAggio Balzaretti on wb's and in midfield just PIrlo MArchisio and Giovinco behind Cassano and Balo/Natale. Afterall we are playing ireland and we need to score goals too if it ever comes to that.
Other wise Play 4 at the back with abate as RB, balza LB and put De Rossi Pirlo Marchisio in midfield. And again Giovinco behind Cassano and Natale/Balo
sushanmilano
Nostalgia....
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2008
- Messages
- 3,453
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- India
- Fav. Players
- Maldini, Sheva, Nesta, Pirlo, Thiago, Zlatan, Iniesta, Laudrup, El Shaarawy, Seedorf, Batigol
Too much Milan bias
Noce is a defensive liability. We need to keep a clean sheet. against Ireland.Abate is a shit fullback. Even John O'shea is superior to him 
If Barzagli is back
then play the juve back 3, push de rossi to midfield. 
(much needed second attacking outlet) Use motta/marchisio as the 3rd mid. Maybe Motta so that Pirlo can play better Blade of Faith
A New Hope
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2010
- Messages
- 2,650
- Reaction score
- 0
Giaccherini really give nothing for the game, absolute useless.
I'd rather put Nocerino there, let him march to the penalty box, would make Cassano easier to produce assist.
And So far Maggio, worse thatnAbate in defend, just slight better in attack.
Nocerino-Motta-Pirlo-Marchisio-Maggio/Abate
I'd rather put Nocerino there, let him march to the penalty box, would make Cassano easier to produce assist.
And So far Maggio, worse thatnAbate in defend, just slight better in attack.
Nocerino-Motta-Pirlo-Marchisio-Maggio/Abate
milanpalermo23
Fanta-allenatore
If Giaccherini starts i won't watch the game
Start Balzaretti for better left side defense and put in Giovinco as a CAM.
I would like to see.....
Even if Barzagli is back I would replace Bonucci with him and keep De Rossi at CB. I actually like him as the sweeper.
Start Balzaretti for better left side defense and put in Giovinco as a CAM.
I would like to see.....
Balotelli------Cassano
Giovinco
Balza--Marchisio--Pirlo--Maggio
Chiellini--De Rossi--Bonucci
Buffon
Giovinco
Balza--Marchisio--Pirlo--Maggio
Chiellini--De Rossi--Bonucci
Buffon
Even if Barzagli is back I would replace Bonucci with him and keep De Rossi at CB. I actually like him as the sweeper.
ELMAGO99
Milan Icon
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2011
- Messages
- 3,556
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- NY/IT/CR
- Fav. Players
- Ibra, Gattuso, Inzaghi, Nesta, Cannavaro, Maldini, Tevez
-----------------------Balotelli-------------------
------------Cassano-------------Di Natale-------
------------------------------------------------------
--Balzaretti-----Marchisio----Pirlo--------Maggio
------------------------------------------------------
------------Chiellini-----De Rossi-----Bonucci------
------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------Buffon--------------
All out Attack... This is best lineup we have right now to score goals, which is what we need. 3 or 4,, if not 5 goals, and hope Spain and Croatia don't fucking do a 3-3 Draw
sushanmilano
Nostalgia....
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2008
- Messages
- 3,453
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- India
- Fav. Players
- Maldini, Sheva, Nesta, Pirlo, Thiago, Zlatan, Iniesta, Laudrup, El Shaarawy, Seedorf, Batigol
Barzagli has been the best defender serie a. Why waste De rossi in defence? Trap is gonna try and mark out pirlo. Need one more attacking outlet from the midfield.
How will Italy approach Ireland?
By Football Italia staff
Cesare Prandelli confirmed he’ll consider three or four changes against Ireland, so the Italian media consider the options.
Italy have notched up two 1-1 draws in Euro 2012 against Spain and Croatia, but even a victory in Monday’s final Group C match might not be enough for qualification.
The Coach said he was considering “three or four changes, as I need fresh legs” for the meeting with Giovanni Trapattoni’s already-eliminated Ireland.
Prandelli also confirmed he is sticking with the 3-5-2 system that has Daniele De Rossi in central defence, although Andrea Barzagli has now recovered from a calf strain and could step in, returning the Roma midfielder to his natural position.
It would also enable the Azzurri to count on an all-Juventus back line with Gigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.
The midfield is where more changes are expected, as Thiago Motta and Emanuele Giaccherini are likely to be heading for the bench.
Antonio Nocerino provides a grittier presence in place of Motta, while Riccardo Montolivo or outside bet Alessandro Diamanti would lend more creativity.
Both Christian Maggio and Giaccherini haven’t done enough to make their positions solid, so Federico Balzaretti and Ignazio Abate are hoping to be given a chance.
In attack Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli have borne the brunt of the criticism for Italy’s performances so far in this tournament, having failed to score a single goal between them.
Antonio Di Natale is eager to be given a starting role, especially after netting against Spain, but it’s believed Prandelli still sees him as more of a super-sub.
Other alternatives include Roma’s youngster Fabio Borini and Parma talent Sebastian Giovinco, who has come on twice as a substitute.
By Football Italia staff
Cesare Prandelli confirmed he’ll consider three or four changes against Ireland, so the Italian media consider the options.
Italy have notched up two 1-1 draws in Euro 2012 against Spain and Croatia, but even a victory in Monday’s final Group C match might not be enough for qualification.
The Coach said he was considering “three or four changes, as I need fresh legs” for the meeting with Giovanni Trapattoni’s already-eliminated Ireland.
Prandelli also confirmed he is sticking with the 3-5-2 system that has Daniele De Rossi in central defence, although Andrea Barzagli has now recovered from a calf strain and could step in, returning the Roma midfielder to his natural position.
It would also enable the Azzurri to count on an all-Juventus back line with Gigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.
The midfield is where more changes are expected, as Thiago Motta and Emanuele Giaccherini are likely to be heading for the bench.
Antonio Nocerino provides a grittier presence in place of Motta, while Riccardo Montolivo or outside bet Alessandro Diamanti would lend more creativity.
Both Christian Maggio and Giaccherini haven’t done enough to make their positions solid, so Federico Balzaretti and Ignazio Abate are hoping to be given a chance.
In attack Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli have borne the brunt of the criticism for Italy’s performances so far in this tournament, having failed to score a single goal between them.
Antonio Di Natale is eager to be given a starting role, especially after netting against Spain, but it’s believed Prandelli still sees him as more of a super-sub.
Other alternatives include Roma’s youngster Fabio Borini and Parma talent Sebastian Giovinco, who has come on twice as a substitute.
Blade of Faith
A New Hope
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2010
- Messages
- 2,650
- Reaction score
- 0
^
So based on that article :
------------------------Buffon------------------------
-----------Bonucci-De Rossi-Chiellini-----------
-Abate-Marchisio-Pirlo-Nocerino-Balzaretti-
----------------Cassano-Balotelli-----------------
Seems more better line-up, although I think Noce and Motta both are good, but different.
There's high possibility that Nocerino will score.
So based on that article :
------------------------Buffon------------------------
-----------Bonucci-De Rossi-Chiellini-----------
-Abate-Marchisio-Pirlo-Nocerino-Balzaretti-
----------------Cassano-Balotelli-----------------
Seems more better line-up, although I think Noce and Motta both are good, but different.
There's high possibility that Nocerino will score.
ELMAGO99
Milan Icon
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2011
- Messages
- 3,556
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- NY/IT/CR
- Fav. Players
- Ibra, Gattuso, Inzaghi, Nesta, Cannavaro, Maldini, Tevez
I think it's better because it brings some fresh legs.... which will help a lot.
Hope Pirlo doesn't get tired,....
Nocerino will be all over the field hopefully,
Costanza
Banned
- Joined
- Nov 27, 2011
- Messages
- 4,544
- Reaction score
- 0
- Fav. Players
- Maldini, Nesta, Rino, Ambro, Superpippo, KPB, De Jong, SES, Monty, LA77, Max Allegri, KD35, Manu
Haha Did Buffon really say he'd bet on Coratia Spain 2-2 draw?
Dude Not the right type of statement when you're being investigated for betting scandals.
Dude Not the right type of statement when you're being investigated for betting scandals.
milanpalermo23
Fanta-allenatore
Haha Did Buffon really say he'd bet on Coratia Spain 2-2 draw?
Dude Not the right type of statement when you're being investigated for betting scandals.
hahahahahah lmfaoooo
Zeusftw
#WeAreSoRich
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2011
- Messages
- 4,296
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Canada
- Fav. Players
- Paul Singer, Leonardo, Maldini, Romagnoli Capitano, Bakayoko, Kessie, Suso, Caldara, Calibria
Haha Did Buffon really say he'd bet on Coratia Spain 2-2 draw?
Dude Not the right type of statement when you're being investigated for betting scandals.
N3d0
Allegri al Massimo
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2006
- Messages
- 3,497
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Montenegro/Milano
- Fav. Players
- Rino Gattuso, Mirko Vučinić, Stevan Jovetić, Prince Boa, Stefan Savić, Noce
Italy will go through. EOS.
Dark Knight
Maestro
- Joined
- Jul 25, 2011
- Messages
- 6,399
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Gotham
- Fav. Players
- Maldini Baggio Nesta Pirlo Figo Platin Mardona Pippo Kaka Baresi Socrtes Roben Canna Gigi Zico MvB9
If we r going to play a rwb then i would want maggio, he is far better at attacking/crossing (though he hasnt shown much in euros) if however we pay 4 defenders i would want abate a RB and then put derossi in midfield along with Marschisio and pirlo. And attack of Giovinco, Balo, Cassano
SpartanMilan
Milan Legend
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2009
- Messages
- 9,945
- Reaction score
- 643
- Location
- New York
- Fav. Players
- Pirlo, Maldini, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Theo
Motta is much better defensively than Noce if he wants to play him use him for Marchisio as the b2b mid.
Maggio has been awful both wingbacks should be changed. Abate was quite good at RWB at Torino plus his speed should create matchup problems. I have a feeling that if Balotelli scores he will score multiple times he has been just off a lot and just needs some confidence.
De Rossi should stay at sweeper his passing ability out of the back is a good asset to have
Maggio has been awful both wingbacks should be changed. Abate was quite good at RWB at Torino plus his speed should create matchup problems. I have a feeling that if Balotelli scores he will score multiple times he has been just off a lot and just needs some confidence.
De Rossi should stay at sweeper his passing ability out of the back is a good asset to have
Dinar
Milan Legend
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2010
- Messages
- 5,127
- Reaction score
- 1
- Location
- Goa, India
- Fav. Players
- Maldini, Baggio, Pippo, Kaka, Shearer, Rino, Ambro, Dida, Thiago
Italy qualify for Confederations Cup
SpartanMilan
Milan Legend
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2009
- Messages
- 9,945
- Reaction score
- 643
- Location
- New York
- Fav. Players
- Pirlo, Maldini, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Theo
Confed Cup is a good thing imo, the more time the players have to play for the NT the better, and it gives Prandelli a chance to tinker a bit in a meaningless tournament to give some of the younger players a chance
