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I cant answer for Deano but the reason why I would start De Rossi ahead of Aquilani is because De Rossi is simply a much better player. Our best overall midfielder, and much stronger defensively than Aquilani and around the same passing wise IMO, he is also more composed, much better tactically, and better on the ball
Plus, even though the midfield did well, it was against Belgium who don't pose much of a threat
Plus, even though the midfield did well, it was against Belgium who don't pose much of a threat
Yeah, why even play this match because Italy is so much better.
Overclass is a little bit crazy
pYou guys have a great attack, and it won't be easy for any team to shut you guys out so even if we score early we will still be in danger of conceding. The good thing is, your defense isn't all that good so hopefully we can outscore you
I will never be calm if we lose. I'm not expecting to win it all but its fully possible with players like Buffon, Toni, Pirlo, De Rossi etc
And Deano, you will care just like you did at the WC by June 7th, if not, at the latest, a few minutes into our first match on the 9th I'm pretty sure you will get that feeling
And Deano, you will care just like you did at the WC by June 7th, if not, at the latest, a few minutes into our first match on the 9th I'm pretty sure you will get that feeling
Uefa.com has reports on players form etc, here is the list of players with there form
Fabio Grosso
Very good in training, is a strong contender for the left-back berth ahead of
Gianluca Zambrotta.
Giorgio Chiellini
Solid in training, albeit physical again. Gattuso was left reeling after another hard challenge from the Juventus defender.
Alessandro Gamberini
Integrated very well with the side, played well in the practice match.
Andrea Barzagli
Looks certain to start and played with the pink first-team bibs in both halves of the practice match.
Alessandro Del Piero
Has been made captain in the absence of Fabio Cannavaro but may have to settle for a cameo role against the Netherlands.
Gennaro Gattuso
Usual committed self in training but yet to show his best form.
Luca Toni
Will be a certain starter regardless of the formation. Gave a decent showing in training.
Daniele De Rossi
Yet to shine in the Azzurri camp. Played the second half of the practice match with the first team.
Antonio Di Natale
Lively and bright. Looks likely to start on the current run of things.
Marco Borriello
Scored a fine goal in the practice match and his finishing could find him a substitute's role if Italy are in trouble in their opening match.
Massimo Ambrosini
Like yesterday, scored another fine goal in the practice match. Could well displace Andrea Pirlo on current form.
Marco Amelia
Played in the practice match. Did little wrong.
Fabio Quagliarella
Not as strong a performance as yesterday but set up several chances for his
team-mates in training.
Mauro Camoranesi
Off key at present, looks lethargic in training and may lose his place to Cassano.
Morgan De Sanctis
Was given one-on-one training with his coaches, didn't play in the practice match.
Antonio Cassano
Played very well and is looking as though he may be winning over Donadoni for a place in a 4-3-3 against the Netherlands.
Gianluca Zambrotta
Battled hard in training but Cassano outshone AC Milan's new signing. May play if Panucci fails to recover from his knee injury.
Simone Perrotta
Is trying hard but looks likely to miss out on the opening day as he didn't start with the first team.
Andrea Pirlo
Not playing at his best and was relegated to the second team in the practice match. May lose out to Ambrosini against the Netherlands.
Alberto Aquilani
Playing well enough but not in the first-team reckoning it seems.
Marco Materazzi
Looks as though he has won the race for Cannavaro's place at centre-back alongside Barzagli.
Christian Panucci
Took a knock to the right knee in training and left early as a precaution. Is awaiting scan results.
Gianluigi Buffon
Given an intensive workout and looked particularly shattered after his second stint of goalkeeping exercises.
Looks like Cassano, Ambrosini and Grosso have been the best in training
Fabio Grosso
Very good in training, is a strong contender for the left-back berth ahead of
Gianluca Zambrotta.
Giorgio Chiellini
Solid in training, albeit physical again. Gattuso was left reeling after another hard challenge from the Juventus defender.
Alessandro Gamberini
Integrated very well with the side, played well in the practice match.
Andrea Barzagli
Looks certain to start and played with the pink first-team bibs in both halves of the practice match.
Alessandro Del Piero
Has been made captain in the absence of Fabio Cannavaro but may have to settle for a cameo role against the Netherlands.
Gennaro Gattuso
Usual committed self in training but yet to show his best form.
Luca Toni
Will be a certain starter regardless of the formation. Gave a decent showing in training.
Daniele De Rossi
Yet to shine in the Azzurri camp. Played the second half of the practice match with the first team.
Antonio Di Natale
Lively and bright. Looks likely to start on the current run of things.
Marco Borriello
Scored a fine goal in the practice match and his finishing could find him a substitute's role if Italy are in trouble in their opening match.
Massimo Ambrosini
Like yesterday, scored another fine goal in the practice match. Could well displace Andrea Pirlo on current form.
Marco Amelia
Played in the practice match. Did little wrong.
Fabio Quagliarella
Not as strong a performance as yesterday but set up several chances for his
team-mates in training.
Mauro Camoranesi
Off key at present, looks lethargic in training and may lose his place to Cassano.
Morgan De Sanctis
Was given one-on-one training with his coaches, didn't play in the practice match.
Antonio Cassano
Played very well and is looking as though he may be winning over Donadoni for a place in a 4-3-3 against the Netherlands.
Gianluca Zambrotta
Battled hard in training but Cassano outshone AC Milan's new signing. May play if Panucci fails to recover from his knee injury.
Simone Perrotta
Is trying hard but looks likely to miss out on the opening day as he didn't start with the first team.
Andrea Pirlo
Not playing at his best and was relegated to the second team in the practice match. May lose out to Ambrosini against the Netherlands.
Alberto Aquilani
Playing well enough but not in the first-team reckoning it seems.
Marco Materazzi
Looks as though he has won the race for Cannavaro's place at centre-back alongside Barzagli.
Christian Panucci
Took a knock to the right knee in training and left early as a precaution. Is awaiting scan results.
Gianluigi Buffon
Given an intensive workout and looked particularly shattered after his second stint of goalkeeping exercises.
Looks like Cassano, Ambrosini and Grosso have been the best in training
I dont know if we will win but I dont understand the big deal about the defence............I mean, sure, its not our best CB pairing of all time but all in all, we have 4 WC winning defenders in the starting line up and Buffon behind them, definitely better than a lot of teams at the Euro's and definitely a better defense than Holland. Plus, the tough part for any team will be getting through our midfield
Forza Italia
Forza Italia
Something good from this match is that we can definitely take away some positives
De Rossi MUST start every game (for Gattuso, I lovee this guy but he's past it) and the same goes for Grosso. Also, Cassano should start as he showed the class he has in the little bit of time he played
I mean, seriously, we are not going to win the Euro's with Panucci starting at RB, Di Natale starting LF/LW and De Rossi not starting
Oh, and Donadoni :wallbang: Why did he wait so long to make changes?
De Rossi MUST start every game (for Gattuso, I lovee this guy but he's past it) and the same goes for Grosso. Also, Cassano should start as he showed the class he has in the little bit of time he played
I mean, seriously, we are not going to win the Euro's with Panucci starting at RB, Di Natale starting LF/LW and De Rossi not starting
Oh, and Donadoni :wallbang: Why did he wait so long to make changes?
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