giacc had a great game. he was unfortunate not to have a foul called against him for brasil's 4th goal, and the offsides. he was explosive and dangerous.
Montolivo is garbage....and Prandelli is causing injuries to these players I just read Monto and Balo could miss the semi not like either them would of could do anything against Spain with Prandelli's Mazzarri tactics of hoofing the ball to Mario.....Cassano should be called up or Rossi if he heals up.
Il Ciuccio - You do know that once a tournament begins, there is no calling of players. You dance with the ones you brought.
No. Was Marchisio tired or injured? Chiellini was cramping up in the end. Supposedly there is a meaningless third place match for this exhibition tournament. That should make you thrilled.
Yeah, I'm just skipping through a field of fuckin' daisies right now. Glad we could make that gang of tax evading, white collar criminals (otherwise known as FIFA) some extra money by participating in this useless bullshit.
Pirlo and Barzagli miss Uruguay By Football Italia staff It is now confirmed Andrea Pirlo and Andrea Barzagli will miss the Confederations Cup clash with Uruguay. There had already been reports on Friday that these two stars would not be fit enough to feature in the third place play-off, which is on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT). “Pirlo was coming off a muscular problem and did brilliantly to resist throughout the entire match with Spain,” explained Professor Enrico Castellacci. “However, as a precautionary measure and in agreement with the Coach, we have decided not to risk him for the next game. “Barzagli is suffering from a recurring tendon problem that had already affected him recently.” The defender was forced off at half-time in the semi-final against Spain. Mario Balotelli and Ignazio Abate have already left Brazil after picking up a thigh and shoulder injury respectively. Cesare Prandelli is expected to widely rotate the squad, as 120 minutes and a penalty shoot-out against Spain in severe heat on Thursday evening took its toll. Italy’s game with Uruguay will kick off at 13.00 local time, so the atmospheric conditions are going to be tougher than ever for the players.
I don't think it will happen either and it is likely BS from the Spanish rags. But if a decent offer was made and Pirlo wanted a shot at playing abroad, I would not hold it against him or Juve. It would allow Conte to make some tactical changes.
The only way is if we can replace him. TBH, he goes to Madrid and his chances of WC14 drop drastically, his chances of Golden Ball and CL go down as well. Plus I don't think he wants to leave Italy, Conte or Juve.