Dave Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Italy caretaker manager Luigi Di Biagio is hopeful veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will reverse his decision to retire from international football. Buffon earned his 175th cap for the Azzurri in November as a goalless draw with Sweden at San Siro confirmed Italy's failure to qualify for this summer's World Cup in Russia. The 40-year-old promptly announced his international retirement but Di Biagio wants Buffon to be involved in upcoming friendlies against Argentina and England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 If he can convince him before the England game, that would be great. One last chance to see Buffon would be lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Not really helpful for Italy in the long run though, is it? I imagine giving Donnarumma more international game time would be better for his development as their future keeper. Looks like it's happening though and he'll be playing in those friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Not really helpful for Italy in the long run though, is it? I imagine giving Donnarumma more international game time would be better for his development as their future keeper. Looks like it's happening though and he'll be playing in those friendlies. Donnarumma is already public enemy number one. May as well skip the prick and use Meret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 19 minutes ago, Spike said: Donnarumma is already public enemy number one. May as well skip the prick and use Meret. Well Donnarumma is better than Meret and if he's going to be an international level keeper he's got to have thick skin and not give a shit about what the fans/media say about him. So I think it's better to bed him in now, rather than letting Buffon have a swansong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Well Donnarumma is better than Meret and if he's going to be an international level keeper he's got to have thick skin and not give a shit about what the fans/media say about him. So I think it's better to bed him in now, rather than letting Buffon have a swansong. What about teammates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, Spike said: What about teammates? That's a man management problem for their manager imo. Lots of players are notorious cunts, but if you are replacing a legend you want to go with the best quality you can. If he fails, then bomb him out for Meret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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