Gli Azzurri - La Nazionale, Italy National Football Team
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^Thanks. He has been extremely low key after the matchfixing allegations last year.
I'm not sure he has made a step up after the promising early career. De Sciglio is certainly better than any Criscito form I've seen anyway. Balza vs Criscito could be up for discussion if Criscito does well in the months before Brazil.
I'm not sure he has made a step up after the promising early career. De Sciglio is certainly better than any Criscito form I've seen anyway. Balza vs Criscito could be up for discussion if Criscito does well in the months before Brazil.
I think Criscito was one of the best players under Prandelli pre-Euro 2012, and I'm pretty sure he had the starting priority in his position. It was extremely unfortunate and perhaps a bit unfair for him to miss out on the Euros.
In terms of pure ability, I would start with De Sciglio on the right and Criscito on the left in Brazil. But of course it will all come down to what sort of season all the candidates have. At the moment that also includes Balzaretti, Abate, and Maggio.
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^Criscito was a good option in a period when Italy had poor fullbacks. De Sciglio is really in a different level already. Would rather have Abate on the right than Criscito on the left.
And how is it unfair if he wasn't taken to the Euros for a clear, potentially criminal reason?
And how is it unfair if he wasn't taken to the Euros for a clear, potentially criminal reason?
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3 things...
De Sciglio is a great young player, but he isnt on another level yet
I have no idea what you are trying to accomplish bringing Abate into this. Abate is one of the better RBs in the world, it is hardly saying anything to say you would want him play at his position...
and he should have gone to Eurps since there was no proof of wrongdoing by him, just a thought he might be involved (he wasnt)
Did not a whole bunch of Juve players play an important role in the 2006 WC right after a match fixing scandal had been broke in the media?
Criscito is the best LB option for Italy right now, and is still only 26, so it isnt like he is ancient. He should be on the left for Italy, Abate should be on the right, and De Scilgio should back up both spots.
If they play a 3 man backline, Criscito can play LWB and Maggio can come in and play RWB
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any news about formation against armenia ?
they have potential to pull draw result, we need to keep on eye Henrik Mkhitaryan, he is very good playmaker when played with Dortmund this season
they have potential to pull draw result, we need to keep on eye Henrik Mkhitaryan, he is very good playmaker when played with Dortmund this season
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My reply was to Fiero, who wanted Criscito on the left and De Sciglio on the right, with Abate out of the starting XI. Follow the trail before replying, please.
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iirc bonucci was involved and he still got called up.
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Why Bonucci and why not Criscito - http://www.football-italia.net/19358/prandelli-bonucci-not-criscito
Also, http://www.football-italia.net/19322/prandelli-explains-criscito-snub
Now that Criscito has been cleared, he'll be considered once he gets a few games under his belt and performs. And with the emergence of De Sciglio, I see Criscito competing with Balzaretti for the 2nd LB spot in Brazil.
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Italy vs Armenia: Probable Formations
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Really pleased with Prandelli opting to go for Insigne and Florenzi. Florenzi has ridiculous potential.
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Its a fun formation, but maybe a bit too attacking...
I would like to see Poli start, hopefully he gets a sub on later in the game.
eh whatever, attack away
I would like to see Poli start, hopefully he gets a sub on later in the game.
eh whatever, attack away
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Romazzurri? Similar style in lineup.
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Stream/Sopcast?
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If Italy loses or draws and Netherlands win. Italy loses their pole position for the WC draw (pot 1)
Gooooool!
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Florenzi has an incredible sense of positioning
half of his goals come exactly through that
half of his goals come exactly through that
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damn, if only Insigne had scored that
what a goal would have been
what a goal would have been
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Insigne with a Redondo-heel move 
Would have been goal of the round.
Would have been goal of the round.
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Honestly I think I would take Florenzi over Marchisio to Brazil
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Veratti ?
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What was that from Balotelli? 360? 540? 720? Somebody get the Rai1 HD coverage and gif that shit.
360? 540? 720? Somebody get the Rai1 HD coverage and gif that shit.
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Balotelli tying his laces. Italy need a win to get seeding in Brazil.