Building an Azzurri squad for 2022

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  1. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1001 Ofori, Dec 2, 2021
    Scamacca I would start him in the Macedonia game if I'm you guys
     
  2. nunzio23

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    Juventus
    Italy
    Jul 16, 2021
    #1002 nunzio23, Dec 2, 2021
    Raspadori is a second striker imo and not a front man. Scamacca is a true 9. He gives you a point of reference in the box and can create a goal out of nothing. He should get a ton of playing time at Sass going forward and with their attack it should mean a good amount of goal scoring opportunities.
     
  3. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1003 Ofori, Dec 2, 2021
    Mancini should instill youth within this Italian team especially for Qatar should you guys qualify but of course still have that veteran leadership...build a similar team to what you guys had for the EUROS and if you guys do that, then Italy could be scary
     
  4. Alex101

    Alex101 Member

    Mar 15, 2017
    #1004 Alex101, Dec 2, 2021
    It feels like the euro 2020 squad is tired and played too many games since the finals. It showed in the games against Swiss and Northern Ireland, players were over worked and we had an injury crisis.
     
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  5. totti fan

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    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
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    #1005 totti fan, Dec 2, 2021
    youth? you mean like do a rebuild during a high intensity playoff series. Ridiculous. Good way to psychologically scar some of these players and ruin their careers permanently.
     
  6. Ofori

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    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1006 Ofori, Dec 2, 2021
    I didn't mean in the playoffs I meant by if you guys should actually qualify for Qatar
     
  7. totti fan

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    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
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    #1007 totti fan, Dec 2, 2021
    its already a young team, just pick the best squad available
     
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  8. calabrese8

    calabrese8 Member+

    Feb 9, 2008
    Vancouver
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1008 calabrese8, Dec 3, 2021
    as a bit of an off topic... i know its mostly Roma related.. but have any of you guys caught on to #VioliNation on twitter?? fantastic stuff.
     
  9. Deleted User x

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    Mar 21, 2006
    #1009 Deleted User x, Dec 7, 2021
    It's scary that we have to even consider such an inexperienced player for such a crucial time.
     
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  10. Ofori

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    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1010 Ofori, Dec 8, 2021
    He may be inexperienced but he's a clinical finisher at the sight of goal which is what Italians need
     
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  11. falvo

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    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1011 falvo, Dec 9, 2021
    Italy Macendonia will be played in Palermo!

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. calabrese8

    calabrese8 Member+

    Feb 9, 2008
    Vancouver
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1012 calabrese8, Dec 9, 2021
    happy with that choice. always a great crowd down in Palermo
     
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  13. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1013 falvo, Dec 9, 2021
    And a little warmer too!

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1014 Ofori, Dec 9, 2021
    Why not in Milan or in Rome?
     
  15. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1015 falvo, Dec 9, 2021
    Not sure but that is the town Gravina picked...

    Gravina: “Italia-Macedonia si gioca a Palermo, scelta ...

     
  16. calabrese8

    calabrese8 Member+

    Feb 9, 2008
    Vancouver
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1016 calabrese8, Dec 9, 2021
    Milan is not going to have an Azzurri game for a long time after they booed Donnarumma vs Spain.

    Also, we have a good record at the Renzo Barbera. (13-1-1) and the supporters are always full of love for the nazionale there.
     
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  17. r0adrunner

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    Jun 4, 2011
    London, UK
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1017 r0adrunner, Dec 9, 2021
    Yes, I agree, and the stadium should be full (there is no Sicilian club currently in Serie A so it is a great opportunity for locals to watch elite level soccer) without a running track so the atmosphere should be caldissima!
     
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  18. Ofori

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    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1018 Ofori, Dec 9, 2021
    I get that but if you want a big game feel then Milan or Rome is the perfect atmosphere for that no?
     
  19. Deleted User x

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    #1019 Deleted User x, Dec 9, 2021
    Palmero is also full of Juventini. No joke.
     
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  20. Deleted User x

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    #1020 Deleted User x, Dec 9, 2021
    They are saving that for the next round. The deciding game will almost certainly be played in Milan.
     
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  21. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1021 Ofori, Dec 10, 2021
    But that aside though Italy vs North Macedonia should be a good game that's for sure but you can't take the Macedonians lightly. However, seeing Italy with their quality they have, they should comfortably beat this team.
     
  22. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
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    AC Milan
    #1022 Nek Sanalet, Dec 10, 2021
    If not Scamacca, maybe Gabbiadini should get a recall…..that left foot can still produce some magic.
     
  23. r0adrunner

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    Jun 4, 2011
    London, UK
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #1023 r0adrunner, Dec 10, 2021
    No, that will be an away game.
     
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  24. Deleted User x

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    Mar 21, 2006
    #1024 Deleted User x, Dec 10, 2021
    Yes, you're right.

    So we could be away to Portugal in a WC decider? That's legitimately scary. They will never EVER let us forget if they prevent us from the WC.

    In Canada those two communities have high animosity towards each other when it comes to soccer.
     
  25. Ofori

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    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    #1025 Ofori, Dec 11, 2021
    Exactly my point I was even about to bring this rivalry up and honestly that's what raises the stakes even more
     
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