Euro 2020 (Ottavi): Italia - Austria

Discussion in 'Italy: National Teams' started by calabrese8, Jun 21, 2021.

  1. gumbacicc

    gumbacicc Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
    USA
    FFS I wish we could just concentrate on football. No real football supporter tunes in to see who is taking a knee and who isn't. I can care less about the political and sociodemographic views of a bunch of 20 year olds, whether they take a knee or not. Let's just worry about beating Austria.
     
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  2. Ofori

    Ofori Red Card

    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Chiesa and Verratti should start today
     
  3. johnny6

    johnny6 Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Jun 29, 2011
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    This political crap is shoved down our throats 24/7, it has no place in sports. I'm 100% with the anti racism displays and programs but focusing on just one race is pretty absurd, we have modern day slavery happening in the middle east ffs, where's the protests for that?

    Anyway, looking forward to the game. Cassano and Pazzini are both going to get a goal, mark my words.
     
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  4. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Little bit of trivia: Pazzini was the first player to score at the new Wembley
     
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  5. Ofori

    Ofori Red Card

    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Italy wins this comfortably 3-0
     
  6. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    #31 Nek Sanalet, Jun 26, 2021
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2021
    The issue has nothing to do with solidarity for black players. The knee is in support of the BLM movement which has clear political ties in the USA. I don't even understand why European players (regardless of color) have to make a statement for something that does not pertain to them. If you want to come out against racism, bring out a banner before the game, or wear an armband, etc...something that is not specifically viewed as aligning with a political organization from another continent. And lets be honest....what does taking a knee even solve. Nothing. It's just an empty gesture to appease a few people on social media. Doesn't actually fix anything.
     
  7. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Locatelli has been one of the best players throughout this tournament so far. And he's played incredibly well with Jorginho and Barella. I believe in the whole "if its not broke, don't fix it". No point in tinkering with the lineup from those first two games. Nothing against Verratti, but Locatelli has earned his spot in the starting lineup. Regardless, its a great problem for Mancini to have. Our midfield is spectacular.
     
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  8. Stamos

    Stamos Member

    Apr 6, 2013
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Verratti has earned his spot throughout qualifying. He was fantastic against Wales.
    2 games is 2 games. I'm OK with Locatelli starting if need be, but this passionate backing for him to start as if he's locked up that starting spot is crazy, with all due respect of course:p

    The moment this team becomes predictable, is the moment teams can find ways to make it crack.
     
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  9. Nabolidaboli

    Nabolidaboli Member

    Sep 7, 2018
    Does nobody on here watch PSG outside of the champions league? Verratti is absolutely stunning when he’s on. He can control a game and midfield by himself. There’s not a lot of club sides where he isn’t a first choice 11 and the Azzurri shouldn’t be different.

    I will acknowledge that I wish he scored more goals, but as well all know there is more to the game than just putting the ball in the net. I can’t actually remember Jorginho scoring a non penalty for Italy ever, yet we all know he’s essential and fantastic.
     
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  10. Nabolidaboli

    Nabolidaboli Member

    Sep 7, 2018
    If the ESPN app is to be believed, Verratti and Acerbi are starting today
     
  11. La Magica

    La Magica Member+

    Aug 1, 2011
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Yes. Teams announced.
     
  12. tripwire

    tripwire Member+

    Sep 23, 2012
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Locatelli in to attack the box please, and Chiesa in as well.

    Thank you
     
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  13. Tifoso

    Tifoso Moderator
    Staff Member

    Juventus
    Italy
    Feb 24, 2007
    northern California
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    It'll have to be in the second half. ;)
     
  14. 'Uaglio

    'Uaglio Member+

    Jun 8, 2004
    NYC
    You've got to take your chances against these bunkered teams. I'm livid Immobile couldn't control the ball on that breakaway.

    They have to keep up that pressure. When Austria gets the ball and attacks they have been turning it over a lot in the midfield. That is where Verratti can't hold the ball. He's got to be more direct and punish them quickly on the counter.

    FORZA AZZURRI
     
  15. 'Uaglio

    'Uaglio Member+

    Jun 8, 2004
    NYC
    insigne a little slow in his decision making so far. Berardi not having a great half either....going to his left way too much...he's got to go to his right.
     
  16. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Both Berardi and Insigne have been poor. The team doesn’t look very sharp at the moment. Chiesa has to come into this game soon….
     
  17. FireTrapatoni

    FireTrapatoni Member+

    AS Roma
    Italy
    Jun 17, 2004
    typical Italy knockout stage game- may very well win but it will come right down to the end
     
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  18. FireTrapatoni

    FireTrapatoni Member+

    AS Roma
    Italy
    Jun 17, 2004
    we've gone from playing so so to being outplayed. I guess home field advantage really did help
     
  19. FireTrapatoni

    FireTrapatoni Member+

    AS Roma
    Italy
    Jun 17, 2004
    ridiculous though no fouls being called on austria
     
  20. johnny6

    johnny6 Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Jun 29, 2011
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    A loss is deserved
     
  21. FireTrapatoni

    FireTrapatoni Member+

    AS Roma
    Italy
    Jun 17, 2004
    they better wake the F up fast
     
  22. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Hopefully the offside wakes us up.
     
  23. johnny6

    johnny6 Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Jun 29, 2011
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Pathetic display, I knew all the media hype laughing and smiling and giggling would come back to bite us in the ass
     
  24. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Locatelli should have started. Barella was shockingly poor today.
     
  25. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Life and death with Austria FFS
     

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