I think the core pool of players we will see at EURO 2020 (2021) is definitely present in your list. Mancini has made it relatively clear that he...
True ... I'd still take him, even for the bench. Other than his lashing of former teammates during this covid thing, he has been an absolute...
Italy is a legitimate dark horse at EURO 2020 (2021). I have 30 players listed below, which is probably the pool Mancini is choosing from....
If it is true that Ventura is considering the 3-5-2, a double pivot with Verratti and Jorginho would allow Italy to absolutely control the rhythm...
With the squad Ventura called: 4-3-3 Insigne--Immobile--Candreva Jorginho--De Rossi--Verratti Spinazzola--Chiellini--Bonucci--Zappacosta
If we do go with the 3-4-1-2, this is the starting line-up that I propose: Immobile -- Belotti Insigne Darmian -- Marchisio/Parolo -- Verratti...
It seems like there is an element of pride that is stopping Ventura from reverting back to the 3-5-2 that was so successful under Conte. If we...
WHERE IS BONAVENTURA?
Can't watch the video on my phone. I assumed you were going to show me the goal he scored yesterday against Feyenoord.
See my response to UdineseFan...You almost summarized my comment correctly. Insigne has played well in the CL -- no one ever said he hasn't. But...
Feyenoord? The goal was taken well, but again, they're the equivalent of a mid-table/smaller team in Italy; a squad of unknown talents at the...
The 4-2-4 & INSIGNE should be scrapped and put aside in big games against formidable oppositions (i.e., Spain, France, Germany, etc.). INSIGNE...
Balotelli hoping to get a peak into Ventura's side for the upcoming matches. Belotti is far and away the starting center forward for the national...
A possible 11 for the Albania match could have a good mix of young talent and experienced internationals: Belotti Bernardeschi ------- Candreva...
If Belotti could put away a penalty, he would have 23-24 goals this season. I've seen him miss 3-4.
I am a fan of both. Mandragora has been hurt, but he is quality. Sensi went to Sassuolo and hasn't had much time (not sure if it has been due to...
Simple math here. At 19, Diawara is much further along in his development than Locatelli. Diawara was a regular at Bologna last year and is now...
He has been in Italy since he was 16 and pledged his allegiance to while at Bologna. I can understand not wanting trash Oriundi alla Maxi Lopez,...
^^ Also, Pellegrini and Mazzitelli (both former Roma youth products) are quality and making great strides at Sassuolo this season. Sturaro has...
See my original comment, Sgr. Marconi. Again, players don't become Iniesta over night. At 19 (Diawara - Napoli); 22 (Benassi - Torino); & 22...
LOL.....De Rossi has won a WC and been to a EURO Final.......Marchisio has won 5 scudetti and been to CL Final......and Verratti is a top 5...
I forgot to add Baselli, as well. Benassi is the captain of Torino and has scored 5 goals this season. Pellegrini has chipped in with 5 goals at...
Benassi. Gagliardini. Cataldi. Sturaro. Pellegrini. Mazzitelli.
What? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that Italy has a plethora of quality attacking wingers. Are those the decisions you're...
Amato Ciciretti! Looks like a good player from what I have seen and Ventura seems keen on him, as well. Another young gun to keep tabs on going...