and where did it get them? lets not forget that the last time we played them we allowed 4 goals. I think we are more organized this time but it will take time to really gel in many ways this is match day one for the Gatusso project as the first few games were very experimental and offensive in the hope of scoring goals quickly.
He is not a defender there is no question about it. but this is no different to what Mancini did to great effect with Spinazolla. the key is to get the timing right of when you are a back 3 or a back 4 we made a couple mistakes where we were turned into a back 2 but these are the games where they will either get it right or not.
Amazing how when he gets the start he can be seemingly stuck in quicksand. He doesn't make any meaningful movement off the ball or impact the game enough for me. Totally different off the bench and the production backs that up.
It got them way more chances which they didn't bury. We can't look at just the result of 1-0. We have to dig into the run of play and right now this formation doesn't work well. It doesn't help some moron protesters in Udine clashed with the police and chanted calling saying Israeli is genocidal. No wonder they are coming out with their hair on fire. Some people are so dumb.
Raspadori has no space to work with. Israeli is playing a tight formation and isn't that concerned that DiMarco will get by them (or Cambiaso). So they are gambling and clogging the middle.
Btw, Gattuso looks drunk on the sideline and it is Bonucci who seems to be calling a lot of the tactical shots. Interesting.
Yeah he's a super sub. He isn't a very good dribbler. He needs to take advantage of counter attacks and tired legs to be effective.
for sure they are working hard and playing for their lives but i see an improvement from the last time we played them. Im not thinking we are where we need to be just doing slightly better.
Puts into perspective though that Norway spanked them 5-0. FWIW, they drew 1-1 in a Friendly today versus New Zealand. Same score as Estonia vs Moldova.
Di Lorenzo has a mental block with Italy the pressure is too much for him it's that simple. With Napoli he is a different player. We will never feel confident defending with both Di Lorenzo and Di Marco. There needs to be a solution.
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I thought that was an interesting result given all the key players played in some capacity minus Haaland and Odegard
Turkey is beginning to thrash everyone they are the one team I fear in playoffs but I believe we can't face them?
74th Minute and only 1 substitution? Come on Estonia next month. Bring back Trap for a one time 11-0-0 formation.
keep in mind though the november fifa rankings will dictate all, can only update with current rankings right now