The Käiser Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: Superb half from Italy once again. A few counter attacks from Switzerland, but don't think Donnarumma has had a save to make. Locatelli is making it really difficult for Mancini to bring Verratti back into the team. The energy from the team is unmatched from anyone else is this tournament so far, can only really worry that they may be peaking too soon. But that really is a first world problem for them to have. Yes the energy and amount of pressing/running to last through the tournament may be tiring for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montybhopa Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stan said: Yep. I thought they said Insigne on commentary. Same. Overall I think I've heavily underestimated this whole Italy side. I didn't expect them to be this good. Chiellini going off does beg the question on how they'll manage against better sides with better attackers. Let's face it Switzerland and Turkey haven't given them much of a test. But Italy themselves have looked so slick and confident and organised. They're not boring and aren't just settling for 1-0s like several Italy sides previously. They're actually entertaining to watch. Perhaps need to be more clinical on today's showing but they don't even have to come out of 2nd gear right now. Can save those performances for later on in the competition. Defence gonna be issue against better attackers. Can't have two oldies against Mbappe, He is gonna murder both of them. Forget about Mbappe, not even against Foden, or Mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Just now, montybhopa said: Defence gonna be issue against better attackers. Can't have two oldies against Mbappe, He is gonna murder both of them. Forget about Mbappe, not even against Foden, or Mount. True about the competition faced so far. Turkey losing again today 2:0 (could’ve been 3 if Bale converted the pk) swiss couldn’t hold on to a 1:0 lead against wales in the opener was never a great attacking threat before the tournament but u have to win what’s in front of you and Italy has been doing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Italy a pleasure to watch, the sort of team you just think the players must love playing in. Hard working, dangerous and a really nice balance about them. I got this impression, you don’t have the relentlessness that they have in attack and pressing if you don’t love what you’re doing. It really comes across Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Looked like Swiss stopped on that goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I'd really like Italy if Bonucci didn't play for them. I cannot stand him in the slightest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Sassoulo are adding another few millions to their asking price after tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Christ, I though they’d scored a worldie judging by the commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Just now, ScoRoss said: Sassoulo are adding another few millions to their asking price after tonight. AC Milan adding another page to their failures as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montybhopa Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 What a player Locatelli, cant believe this team did not make it to last WC. What a difference a manager can make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, montybhopa said: What a player Locatelli, cant believe this team did not make it to last WC. What a difference a manager can make Most of these players weren't in the team then because they were too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montybhopa Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Just now, Spike said: Most of these players weren't in the team then because they were too young. But the likes of Insigne, Immobile, Chellini, Bonucci were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, montybhopa said: What a player Locatelli, cant believe this team did not make it to last WC. What a difference a manager can make This. Managers can break or make a team. conte at the euro 2016 is another example of getting 100%from his side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Was just having a look at Italy's potential route. A quater final with Belgium would be tasty as if it carries on as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montybhopa Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I wonder what went through Italiian FA's mind when they hired Ventura as the coach. It was torture to watch that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, montybhopa said: But the likes of Insigne, Immobile, Chellini, Bonucci were there. They had a bad draw which put in with Spain in qualifying. Where they drew and lost against them. then in the playoffs against Sweden lost 1:0 on aggregate where insigne was on the bench unused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 16, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted June 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, montybhopa said: Defence gonna be issue against better attackers. Can't have two oldies against Mbappe, He is gonna murder both of them. Forget about Mbappe, not even against Foden, or Mount. Chiellini might not even play if his hamstring injury is serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montybhopa Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Just now, Stan said: Chiellini might not even play if his hamstring injury is serious... The player they replaced him with is another 33 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, montybhopa said: But the likes of Insigne, Immobile, Chellini, Bonucci were there. Any many of the others weren't. More than just four to a squad mate, this is a very new team for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montybhopa Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Finally Donnarumma has been tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 M'Bappe will run offside thirty times, and if Hummels with a top speed of 8km/ph can tackle him in full gallop, then Italy's oldies have no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted June 16, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted June 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, montybhopa said: The player they replaced him with is another 33 year old. Fair enough, I didn't know Acerbi was that old. Didn't even think he was that side of 30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Stan said: Fair enough, I didn't know Acerbi was that old. Didn't even think he was that side of 30! Late bloomer, only really started to shine close to 30. Absolute stud for Sassuolo and Lazio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montybhopa Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Immobile showing that the goal in the first match was a fluke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 He put two chances wide with ease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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