Italy vs Romania – who will play?

 

The thinking and analysis behind the game has begun.

It seems Donadoni is keen on 4-3-1-2.

Italy does well when they use a trequartista (that is attacking midfielder that sits behind the front pairing).

We can also expect a change of personnel.

Predictions suggest:

Buffon

Zambrotta, Chiellini, Pannucci, Grosso

De Rossi, Pirlo, Camoranesi

Cassano

Del Piero, Toni

 

I like the formation. I have hesitation with the following players.

Panucci

I felt Christain looked cumbersome against the Dutch. He looked slow and laboured on the ball. I can’t recollect him making any telling tackles. He also was the unfortunate player that got injured behind the goal line and played Van Nistelrooy onside. Don’t forget the Italian defence needs to nullify Adrian Mutu. Forget Panucci.

 Camoranesi

Did nothing. Did not create any chances. Lacked any courage or conviction to stop the Dutch midfield’s domaniation of the game.  The only thing good about his performance against the Oranje was watching him get subbed. I’d rather have the guts and conviction that Rino Gattusso offers. Forget Camoranesi.

Del Piero

Impact player at best (use him off the bench). Does not have pace or strength on the ball to cause alarm. Di Natale should be allowed another opportunity. If not ADN then lets try Quagliarella or Boriello. These guys were selected as our strikers, lets give them game time.

 

 

Tags: Camoranesi, Del Piero, Euro 2008, Group C, Italia, Panucci