Euro 2020 Qualifying Official Thread

Discussion in 'Italy: National Teams' started by Mean Machine, Dec 1, 2018.

  1. indestructible

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    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
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    Also Rugani needs to leave Juve NOW if he wants to have a meaningful career at this point. He’s clearly not good enough for Juve’s starting 11 but he can have a decent career elsewhere. And with Chiellini out, he might manage to squeak into Italy’s final 23
     
  2. Falc

    Falc Member+

    Jul 29, 2006
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    Juventus FC
    Rugani is no de Ligt.
     
  3. indestructible

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    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
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    Why didn’t he play today?
     
  4. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
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    San Jose Earthquakes
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    Italy
    Wow what a game! Napoli almost pulled off a miracle. Juventus needs help on set pieces and defense. Chiellini going down is going to be a huge detriment to the back line...
     
  5. indestructible

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  6. Rosay

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    May 7, 2014
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  7. johnny6

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    AC Milan
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    Jun 29, 2011
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    AC Milan
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    Italy
    Let's be real about SES, he was never truly given a chance at the NT. I've been a big supporter of his for a very long time and i'm very surprised to see him called up, good luck to him in China and i don't blame him for the move.

    de ligt got burned so many times yesterday.
     
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  8. Calcio Pauly

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    Jun 17, 2012
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    If Chielini didn't go down, good chance de ligt might have been just taking Rugani's role on the team.

    Hope Caldara recovers his form from two seasons back very soon.
     
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  9. falvo

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    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
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    #884 falvo, Sep 2, 2019
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    Surprised Domenico Berardi wasn’t picked after scoring three goals against Samp.

     
  10. Alex101

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    Mar 15, 2017
    The anouncer for the roma-lazio game couldnt believe that Zaniolo wasnt called up he was amazing against Lazio, hit the post twice in the first half. Mancini shouldnt punish the dude, hes only 19, hes too talented not to be here.

    Ive lost all hope in Rugani again, what a waste and the losers agent keeps defending juve for their decision time and time again that hes getting benched. He's now a 4th option at Juve...same with Perin and i think Sarri will be benching Bernadeshchi alot more now. Juve are becoming a graveyard for italian players.
     
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  11. Calcio Pauly

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    Jun 17, 2012
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    Juve and Inter seem to be switching roles. Maybe not surprising with Marotta and Conte now at Inter.
     
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  12. indestructible

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    He’s an enigma. I thought he finished last season very strong. Let’s see if he can keep it up
     
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  13. indestructible

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    I still think there’s room for improvement for Zaniolo. Nicollato is also a better coach than Di Biagio so it’s not like his time is being wasted in the U21’s
     
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  14. Nek Sanalet

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    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
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    I don't mind Zaniolo missing these games. Hopefully it will teach him a lesson. I have no doubt he will make the squad for the Euro's. I think he will have a great season for Roma, and his ability to play as a winger and/or midfielder will make him a valuable asset for Mancini in the future.

    Rugani and his agent are pathetic. I have zero sympathy for Daniele. Anyone with any sense of pride would of left a long time ago. His lack of character and determination is clear. He's no loss for the national team IMO.
     
  15. johnny6

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    AC Milan
    Italy
    Jun 29, 2011
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    LOL...No seriously, what is Grifo doing there?
     

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  16. Rosay

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    May 7, 2014
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    Mancini loves Grifo.
     
  17. calabrese8

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    Feb 9, 2008
    Vancouver
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    Italy
    Orsolini > Grifo
     
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  18. calabrese8

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    Feb 9, 2008
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    Surprised captain Calabrese Berardi also didn’t get a sniff after his hot start.

    might have also had a look at Caputo too who’s played well so far over Grifo who I just looked as has barely 90 mins if that all year
     
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  19. johnny6

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    AC Milan
    Italy
    Jun 29, 2011
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    I guess every coach will have his oddball favorite players
     
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  20. Pietro Calcio

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    Jul 28, 2007
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    We need a class bomber again ....another Vieri ..or even Toni

    Do they make those anymore ?..... I know the number 10s are extinct
     
  21. Falc

    Falc Member+

    Jul 29, 2006
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    Belotti has that potential but not sure if it will happen playing for Torino.
     
  22. gumbacicc

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    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    I don't see that reliable #9. Apparently our next greatest hope is Pietro Pellegri, the youth product at Monaco.
     
  23. Rosay

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    May 7, 2014
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    maybe Andrea Pinamonti
     
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  24. indestructible

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    Pinamonti has good skill for a # 9. Goals need to come though
     
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  25. indestructible

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    Grifo’s agent must be friends with Mancini or else I don’t get it. It’s not like we’re light in the winger position. I always thought his earlier selections was a way to shop him. Dumb when you consider you have a guy like Caputo who is playing well.

    No complaints for me in the defence. Happy for Di Lorenzo as he has been excellent for Napoli. Midfield looks ok. It would have also been good to see Castrovilli replace Pellegrini who is injured

    In attack it looks like Mancini has come to his better senses and dropped Lasagna. If we need a role striker Mancini should select Petagna
     
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