Trezeguet to be banished to the bench
August 8, 2008 by Kerron · Leave a Comment
Reports have suggested that former French international and Juventus hitman David Trezeguet will be relegated to the bench and will only be used as a fourth choice striker. Trezegol who netted 20 times last season may find himself out of a starting place in Claudio Ranieri’s team.
While the Frenchman has not made many appearances for Juventus in their pre-season games speculations have circulated stating that he may lose his starting place he has had since his arrival from Monaco in 2000.
Reports claim that Trezeguet will be the fourth choice in Turin this term with the Tinkerman preferring Amauri, Vincenzo Iaquinta and Alessandro Del Piero ahead of the former world cup winner. The striker has hit over 160 goals for the Bianconeri in 218 appearances and his contract expires in 2011, however with Barcelona’s interest in him at the forefront of his mind, he might reconsider.
Euro 2008 Pre-match Analysis: Italy vs France Live Online
June 16, 2008 by Kerron · Leave a Comment
European Championships, Group C
Teams: Italy (3rd, 1pt) vs France (4th, 1pt)
Date and Time: Tuesday 17 June 2008, 20:45 CET
Venue: Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich
On the brink of elimination
The Azzurri and Les Bleus are both on the brink of elimination from the group stages of Euro 2008, with both teams booked as possible favorites for Euro 2008, neither has lived up to their expectations. As such neither team thought qualification for the knockout stages of Euro 2008 would be up to a repeat of the Euro 2000 final.
If the Romanians beat Holland who have already qualified in the other match in the group, then the result in the Italy-France match would be irrelevant as neither would qualify.
With neither the world champions nor the French assured a spot in the quarter final, winning tomorrow’s game must be the last chance for either team, who have looked a shadow of themselves throughout the competition. Both teams however, have been plagued by injury to key players ahead of their opening matches and will feel that this may have affected their team performance.
France will feel confident they can beat the world champions having beaten them 3-0 in qualifying and drawn the return tie 1-1.
A Look at the teams
Italy
Roberto Donadoni made five changes for the Romanian game, and it is possible he will make changes to the team for the repeat of world cup 2006 final with France. The two players who seem certain to be dropped are Andrea Pirlo and Alessandro Del Piero, with Antonio Cassano definitely coming in for the latter. Even though it is a speculative move to drop Pirlo, Coach Donadoni may be trying fresh tactics, but with no one to replace Pirlo, he could start.
Possible Starting XI: Buffon; Zambrotta, Panucci, Chiellini, Grosso; Camoranesi, Pirlo, De Rossi, Aquilani; Cassano, Toni
France
Raymond Domenech could make some changes following a disastrous 4-1 thumping by Holland. Veteran defender Lilian Thuram could be axed but will probably be saved, while Samir Nasri is being tipped to return to the side to support veteran striker Thierry Henry. Patrick Vieira may play his first game of Euro 2008 if he can prove he is fit following his thigh injury, but he is still a doubt. William Gallas will start despite an ankle injury.
Possible Starting XI: Coupet; Sagnol, Thuram, Gallas, Evra; Ribery, Makelele, Toulalan, Malouda; Nasri, Henry
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Italy
Luca Toni: Has failed to make his mark on Euro 2008, but he was incredibly unlucky not to hit the back of the net during the draw with Romania, having a valid goal wrongly disallowed, and also seeing a header miraculously saved by Bogdan Lobont. If any Italian is to score against France surely it will be Toni.
France
Franck Ribery: Like his Bayern Munich team-mate and friend Toni, Ribery has also not really shone at the Euros but his class is without question. The only real creative force in the French team, Ribery must lead from the front. The pressure will be on Ribery as he aims to keep the French in Euro 2008.
PREDICTION
Games between the French and the Italians are always close encounters, and although both need to go for the win, these two teams know each other quite well and the possibility of a draw cannot be ruled out. However if the scores are level late in the game, and both know that a win will be enough to take them through, there could be chances as men are thrown forward in search of a goal. Neither wants to be eliminated and so it will come down to the team who wants it more, the Italians have not shown that they are ready for Euro 2008, nor has the French but the French will be victorious.
Italy 1-2 France
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Euro 2008 Pre-match Analysis: Italy vs Romania Live Online
June 12, 2008 by Kerron · Leave a Comment
European Championships, Group C
Teams: Italy (4th, 0pts) vs Romania (3rd, 1pt)
Date & Time: Friday 13 June 2008, 17:00 CET
Venue: Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich
Win or Go Home For Italy
Italy will come into this match knowing that they must win if they stand a chance for qualifying to the knockout stages of Euro 2008.
With Coach Roberto Donadoni coming under heavy scrutiny from both players and the Italian football federation, it is imperative that the world champions and one of the tournament’s favorites win on Friday. Veteran striker Alessandro Del Piero has been named as captain and will be hoping he can turn things around for the Azzurri who will be short on confidence following their thrashing by Holland.
Romania Hoping to Surprise the World Champions
When the Group C draw was made, Romania were almost immediately discarded as free points for everyone, with Italy, France and Holland expected to fight it out for the two qualification places. But such is the game of football; with their draw against the French, the Romanians shocked the world and may well think they can do one better against the world champions who looked a bit in disarray on Monday.
A Look at the teams
Italy
Roberto Donadoni will certainly make tactical changes for this game. Marco Materazzi and Andrea Barzagli are both set to be dropped, with Giorgio Chiellini and Fabio Grosso coming in to form a make shift defensive unit. Daniele De Rossi will certainly start in midfield, as will new captain Alex Del Piero up-front.
Possible Starting XI: Buffon; Zambrotta, Panucci, Chiellini, Grosso; De Rossi, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Camoranesi, Toni, Del Piero
Romania
Romania will play the same disciplined system they employed successfully against beaten world cup 2006 finalist, France. Ciprian Marica will recover from a head injury but will probably be on the bench, with Daniel Niculae given the knod. Christian Chivu will again play in centre midfield following his outstanding performance on Monday. Chivu’s role in the game will be a determing factor in the Romanians game plan
Possible Starting XI: Lobont; Contra, Tamas, Goian, Rat; Nicolita, Codrea, Chivu, Dica; D Niculae, Mutu
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Italy – Alessandro Del Piero: Restored to the Italy line-up after impressing as a substitute against the Dutch, for the first time possibly in his international career, Italy will rely on Del Piero to do for them what he did for Jeuventus. The 33-year-old has just had his best season in a decade, finishing top-scorer in Serie A, and will surely be high in confidence. With the captains arm band on, Del Piero should lead from the front.
Romania – Christian Chivu: The Inter Milan defender was colossal figure against France in their opener. He was authoritative and showed his intelligence class in an unfamiliar central midfield position. He will be expected to battle in midfield against the likes of Pirlo and Gattuso.
PREDICTION
Romania will be playing for a draw and will look to punish the Italians on the counter, as their vulnerability on the counter was highlighted on Monday by the Dutch. The Italians must be patient and should not be over eager to finish the game in the first half. However, the Romanians have not shown that they are attackingly threatening and even though the world champions are featuring a make shift defensive unit, I can’t see the Romanians breaking them down but surprises happen.
Italy 1-0 Romania
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“We are the world champions and it is normal we are expected to win,” -Del Piero
June 8, 2008 by Kerron · Leave a Comment
Motivated a wonderful season with the Bianconeri, Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero has enjoyed a stunning season in which he scored 21 goals to lift the Capocanoniere title as well as earn a place in Roberto Donadoni’s squad.
Del Piero is looking forward to a good tournament and he is hoping his Azzurri emerge victors come June 29 but he admits that it will not be easy. But with troubles in the middle fo defense with Captain Cannavaro out and problems with Panucci, the Azzurri looks to be in a spot of bother in the Group of death.
Del Piero has even statedly vehemently that he wants to captain the Azzurri and stated “So many things have happened over the past couple of years, such as two extraordinary seasons with Juventus and Italy with a new Coach and style of play,” “These 24 months have strengthened me and now here I am, happier than ever. ”
My role could well be that of Toto Di Natale, but I would not be upset at playing behind Luca Toni or as a second striker. Clearly Del Piero is ready to give 110 percent but are in his teammates willing to support him? we shall see as the take on the Dutch on June 09.
