Del Piero or Cassano for Euro 2008/Possible Formations

[azzurri]

I agree on Cassetti and Tonetto, but Italy are short for fb's, and they are the best from what's left.

Pasqual is having a poor season with the viola and is 2nd choice to Gobbi. Chiellini found his calling at cb and hasn't played at lb since September. We have no choice since we need the cover. They probably wont play anyways, with Zambrotta, Oddo, Grosso, and Panucci ahead of them.

Id take Gamberini though, but based on form, he should be behind Chiellini. However, if it was based on form, Barzagli would never be in the starting 11. He has formed a good partnership with Canna and play's alot better for Italy than he does with Palermo.

Rocchi, when on form, is a very good player. However, Inzaghi is a smarter choice given his experience.

[Forza_Roma]

What about Perrotta? He's had a horrid season at Roma. Has been off form for practically the entire season. I wouldn't mind him playing a sub role if Italy is winning the game to close down the opposing team and run around non stop. But, i wouldn't be the least surprised to see him not included either.

I think Aquilani has a better chance then Montolivo just based on experience.

[Forza_Roma]

Should Don bring Del Piero????

[sinoy1]

If Oddo cant go Id add Panucci simply for his set pieces.I dont think the squad has enough room for Casseti whom I regard highly as rb.He really knows how to get forward and support the attack.He's even played CB...albiet it hasnt been his best showing but at least he knows how to lead a line as well.

Rocchi....Jesus how is Cassano not ahead of him.Rocchi,no offense, is vanilla.He wont do anything extra.He's ordinary something that Italy doesnt need.Cassano at least is a more suitable number 10.

I personally like Gamberini more then Barzagli.strong in the air.Good on his feet.Solid decision making.His pace might not be the best but neither is Barzagli's.I wouldnt mind if he tagged along as the 3 reserves.Chiellini is very usefull since he can play as the LB or CB.

I know Oddo is recovering but is he ready to go?I think he's not ready yet especially with the surgery he had.If he is out then Panucci should be called up along with Casseti imo.Starting rb should be Zambrotta with Grosso as LB.

Perrotta has been terrible.But Italy does need another hustle man and im sure Don will pick him and Amrbo.Id personally put Aquilani and Montolivo ahead of the two though.

[Jager]

Who plays up front or who doesn't is directly related to Toni.

If you follow Luca throughout his career, he seems to do best when alone and deep. Likewise, this forces the second striker to play far behind, or do what Don has done, with wingers as opposed to secondary strikers or tridents.

Del Piero in my opinion doesn't play well with Luca. Why? A variety of reasons I feel. Our game with Toni is simple really. Bang them into the box, where he uses his size and muscle to overpower defenders.

So in a nutshell, up front anyways, who is brought and not, is a mute point.

Midfield is a different story. I would love to see Montolivo and Aquilani included in any formation, but not at the expense of Pirlo.

Cassano is obviously still "black balled". I think what the general public thinks of him, and the rest of the footballing community is two different things.

However even I know he could add another dynamic to our game.

One more thing in regards to how players are performing in Serie A currently....it really means nothing.

When an Italian throws on the kit, they will play with honour and devotion. That is how we win. With a commitment to the cause.

New stars will be born and a passing of the torch will happen.

[dukeofdavinci]

New stars will be born and a passing of the torch will happen.

a sign rossi to be a surprise selection

well we all been making some good points on this topic and im really tired.come on don just tell who will u take for forwards

form, fitness and many more factors.man its tiring.but if we are to name lets say just 2 sure shot names to be there and forget the rest for the moment who will it be???

i say its toni and gila.

[D-Kin]

Why not take Zanetti over Perrotta?

He's had a far better season in all honesty and if it's form players we want to take with us then he would fall into that category.

Gilardino I'm not convinced on. He'll probably end up going but I hope Borriello goes as well and is used more as he's the most natural replacement for Toni.

Panucci should go. As already mentioned he's useful for set pieces and he can play in a variety of positions, that's what we need.

[Forza_Roma]

Originally Posted by dukeofdavinci

i say its toni and gila.

The only way Gilardino will go is if Italy needs another water boy...There's no chance that he will go based on his lack of playing and poor form duke. I would select Rocchi or even Tavano ahead of him.

[dukeofdavinci]

i say this time it feels even harder to choose forwards compared to wc 06'.soo many players new whom have little experience but have shown the performance that could match any top striker but at the same time it will be gamble to take them.

while the old ones have experience but not all of them are performing.so how we pick???do we do what hiddink has done wth russia.pick a young team in view of 20010 or stick to whom we know best??

[Jager]

No, no.

Gauranteed the starting duo will be Di Natale and Toni.

Panucci will be added, as he is basically the on form Fullback at the moment.

I think Aquilani and Montolivo will both be with the team. But I also think Perrotta will be added. As I said, regardless on how they are playing in Serie A at the moment, I don't think Don will divulge to much from this or the original team.

[Forza_Roma]

I like Toni, Di Natale, Camo to start. I just don't know about the right wing. Maybe Quagliarella...not sure.

[hanuma]

I remember we had a debate about Cassano being taken to the World Cup, amazing to think it's still going on really. For me he's one of the most naturally gifted players of his generation. He has a point to prove and given a chance I think he'll do so. What are you really missing out on if you take him, it's not like this is Italy's best crop of attackers.

[azzurri]

He still has some screws loose and hasn't shown any signs of improving. He's his own worst enemy, and the last thing Italy need is a disruptive force at the Euro's, both on and off the pitch.

However, there is no denying his talent. At his best, he is better than anything Italy have to offer imo. Still, u never know when he is going to embark on another rampage. The fact none of the big club's in Italy are willing to take a chance on him despite some inspirational displays for Samp this season, really says alot. It's a shame, because he makes it seem so easy.

Still, I would give him 1 more chance. Cassano is way more talented than Di Natale, and we dont have many option's to choose atm.

[Jager]

Its not about being more talented, or in form. Its about Luca Toni scoring goals.

And Luca scores with Di Natale. Simple as that really.

If Don wants to take Cassano, he will. Surely he must of seen the Bari hitman on more than one occasion. I've always maintained that Cassano would play in the next world cup, not this Euro.

To me, Don will play it safe and just add a few players to the winning world cup team, and thus far, he has done just that.

He has sort of filled the Totti hole..sort of to the best of his abilities.

Scoring is not the problem for this team. I feel we are good for a goal a game.

Defensively and controlling the ball is more of an issue, just a slight one though.


Don has many options up front, and somebody is going to get disappointed.

[azzurri]

Toni scores, regardless of who he is with. Palermo, Fiorentina, Bayern, Italy. He has scored in different set up's with different player's. Whether it's Di Natale or Cassano, Toni will score.