Italy Back Injury Plagued

Fitness problems interfere with the trip back to Italy in the Euro 2012 team. Still head of the medical team Gli Azzurri, Enrico Castellacci, believes if the players who were injured will recover soon. Italian victory over the Irish Republic as well as their escape from the group stage will be costly to the injury of Giorgio Chiellini. The central defender had a problem on his thigh and had to miss the quarterfinal match British counter.

Chiellini loss certainly is a blow for Cesare Prandelli given the Juventus player is a mainstay at the back. Some call if Chiellini had to finish their work in Poland, the Ukraine because of the injury. But Castelacci denied it and said if Chiellini chance to perform in the semifinals - if Italy passed - still wide open. "He worked hard, there are many exercises to do to improve their condition," said Castellacci on Football Italia. "Problem Chiellini is he knew he should recover.

We will evaluate the situation in the next few days," he continued. Not only commenting on the development of Chiellini, Castellacci were also contains the latest news from Mario Balotelli who suffered a leg injury plus Thiago Motta are troubled in his left thigh. Motta even at the last team practice session yesterday to get out the field more quickly. For both players it was Castellacci will monitor his condition is intense. A similar problem was encountered Italy ahead of his departure for the European Cup in which the defender Andrea Barzagli suffered a calf injury and had to miss two games earlier in the group phase. "For Mario Balotelli, there are very few injuries in his back that he feels at practice, but it is being treated with physiotherapy and massage." "Thiago Motta have a pain in the left thigh. He is practicing, but then complained about this problem, so in the next two days we will assess his condition. Nothing serious, but it is slow him down to train with the team," he said.

Italy Need Determination

Cesare Prandelli squad still believes the team can get away from the group phase. However, to achieve that goal, he said that his team needs more determination.Italy's 1-1 draw with Croatia in a match at the Stadium Miejski, Poznan, Thursday (06/14/2012) night. Thus, Gli Azzurri new collecting the value of 2 results from two draws in Group C. Previously, Andrea Pirlo et al. 1-1 draw against Spain.

With the achievement of value, Italy must win the last game to face the Republic of Ireland. Prandelli was not disappointed with the game of foster children. However, he also regretted the waste of an opportunity to win the game against Croatia. In order for such results when repeated again against Croatia, the former manager of Fiorentina is asking his team appear more determinant again. "We need more determination, and also more energy," he said as reported by Football Italia. "Of course we are still confident of this qualification," he said.

Desiring Italy in Euro Silence Critics

Italy came into Euro 2012 with a capital that is not so good after a defeat in the game tests. Gli Azzurri are now determined to answer the criticism leveled at them in the Poland-Ukraine. Before heading to Euro 2012, Italy only had one trial match is against Russia. One off test match against Luxembourg held the earthquake that struck the region Emilia-Romagna.

In the game against Russia, Gianluigi Buffon et al. a surprise 0-3 defeat to swallow. The defeat was then cast doubt on the direction of Cesare Prandelli this team. However, negative results were actually whipped up the spirit of Emanuele Giaccherini. He called the Italian more excited this time the tournament had to prove that they have not been exhausted. "The defeat of Russia could mean good for us. First because we will not start the competition with the status as favorite. Second, it lit something inside of us because we want to silence critics," said Giaccherini told Football Italia. "Now we are only thinking about ourselves. After the game against Russia, we say to ourselves that we can play well in Euro 2012. First task is to have confidence in his own team," added the defender who plays for Juventus. Italy joined in Group C along with defending champion Spain, Republic of Ireland, and Croatia. La Furia Roja will be Italy's first opponent on Sunday (6/10/2012) future.

Italy is Believed Able to Drove Up Semifinal

Ahead of Euro 2012, Italy troubled. However, Gli Azzurri believed to still be able to penetrate the last four. Italy will undergo a title this summer with a match-fixing scandal overshadowed Scommessopoli. As a result of the scandal Italy coach Cesare Prandelli even admitted his team was ready to resign from Euro 2012 if requested.

In addition to problems off the field, preparation of Italy is also very much less than the maximum. With the cancellation of the test match counter Luxembourg practical cs Gianluigi Buffon made only one other trial match just before the Euro. Worse, Italy defeated Russia 0-3 in the match against Switzerland held at the. "You have to consider the nuances of the game. National Team may be affected by everything that has happened, although it did not look physically," said the legendary Italian Sandro Mazzola on Football Italia. "They only created two chances throughout the game and his defense is so bad," continued the man collectors of 70 caps and 22 goals with the Italian national team. In defeat against the Russians, Prandelli lower 4-3-1-2 and 4-3-3 scheme. But now there were indications that he was ready to change the formation to be 3-5-2, something which was greeted positively Mazzola. "I think Andrea Pirlo may be more able to contribute much in the scheme of five midfielders." "Regardless of what we have seen in a game against Russia, Italy still get to the last four," he concluded confidently.

FIGC: Italy Fixed Departure to The European Cup

Statements about the readiness of Italian Cesare Prandelli ready to quit the European Cup in 2012 pushed the FIGC. Italian football authorities was confirmed when Gli Azzurri will still participate in the Poland-Ukraine.

"There is absolutely no risk that Italy would not be leaving for the European Cup. Prandelli only 'heat engine' after all that happened in the past few days," said Vice President of the FIGC, Albertini. Albertini statement is a response to what was previously stated coach Cesare Prandelli. Scommessopoli related cases allegedly involving some of the names on the Italian squad, Prandelli declared himself ready if Italy asked back from the tournament. Up to now, UEFA and FIGC did not say if Italy should withdraw from the state's four-yearly tournament. But Prandelli themselves have prepared themselves for the worst. Previously, Domenico Criscito membership is out of Italy squad for Euro 2012 because his name was involved in the case. In a statement later, the left back's Zenit St Petersburg were denied all the accusations directed at him. Other names are also suspected of involvement is Gianluigi Buffon and Leonardo Bonucci. Until now, both are still in the squad and central Italy in preparation for the opening match of the European Cup to face the defending champion Spain. "We have to clarify everything with the coach and the FIGC president Giancarlo Abete. Is Buffon will stay in the squad? Of course, the" complete Albertini as reported by Football Italia.

Italy Experimenting With Three Attackers

Italy experimented with a three-pronged attack: Antonio Cassano, Mario Balotelli and Sebastian Giovinco. Coach Cesare Prandelli hoping to try all the different play schemes, before streamlining the squad from 32 to 23, to take to Euro 2012, on May 29.

In practice Sunday (27/5), Prandelli put Cassano on the right, Balotelli in the middle, and Giovinco operate on the right. Three other attackers; Mattia Destro, Antonio Di Natale and Fabio Borini, also tested during the exercise. Riccardo Montolivo, who has played through injury the first time, organizing the midfield. He alternated playing behind two Tridente Prandelli formation. Player of Napoli, Juventus and Paris St-Germain, also joined in this exercise but did not take part in training sessions scheme of attack,

Tryouts, Italy Print Six Goals

Italian National Team Serie D club Virtus slaying Vecomp in a trial match on Thursday (24/5) afternoon local time. Cesare Prandelli's squad won six goals without reply. Azzurri had led 4-0 at halftime. Scored two goals and Antonio Di Natale scored two more goals Antonio Cassano and Sebastian Giovinco.

Italy, which did not reduce Luca Cigarini and Mario Balotelli after both suffered minor injuries, then added two more goals in the second round by Antonio Nocerino and Fabio Borini. Prandelli started the game with a 4-3-3 formation with Emiliano Viviano under the crossbar and the back four quartets consisting of Ignazio Abate, Andrea Ranocchia, Davide Astori, and Federico Balzaretti. In midfield, playing Nocerino Prandelli accompany Daniele De Rossi and Alessandro Diamanti. While the three attackers were Giovinco, Di Natale, and Cassano. In the second half, Prandelli include Salvatore Bocchetti and Domenico Criscito to replace Astori and Balzaretti. While the youngest player in the squad, Marco Verratti, signed to replace De Rossi. On the front lines Prandelli replace all strikers and enter Ezequiel Schelotto, Mattia Destro, and Borini.

Place Prandelli Italy as Underdog

Cesare Prandelli not put Italy as favorites to win the Euro in 2012. But he still hopes Gli Azzurri could lead to surprises in the tournament was the highest among countries of Europe.

Italy is one of the power of football in Europe. But their performance in the European Cup and World Cup last unsatisfactory. Italy kicked the last time the Euro final was in 2000 and was runner-up only after the defeat of France.

Whereas in the European Cup in 2008, Italy only to be removed before the Spanish quarterfinal on penalties. Italy's World Cup performance was no better. In the 2010 World Cup, Gianluigi Buffon et al. status as defending champion should be eliminated in the group phase. "We're not going to win the Euro, but I want to say that we, the Italians, know how to make a surprise," said allenatore who replaced Marcello Lippi as reported by AFP.

"I want to show that at least the team is working properly and qualifying for the Euro as a unique experience and live it with a smile," he concluded. Italy joined in Group C along with defending champion Spain, Croatia, and Republic of Ireland. Italy will start the tournament against Spain on 10 June.

Italy squad Prandelli Leak Rate

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli, will announce the squad of 30 players filled Italy this weekend. As leaked, he said that the majority of the Italian squad is a young player. "There will be no surprises in the squad (Italy). Totti and Del Piero? As I said before, I would just call them when in a pinch. I chose to give the young players such as Fabio Borini of Rome," he said in Italian Football .

An experienced player who will likely fill the spot in the squad for Italy is AC Milan playmaker Antonio Cassano. Prandelli has been impressed with her ​​dedication to recuperate ahead of Euro 2012 was held. Udinese striker scored a record, Antonio Di Natale, for Italy also said it is difficult to ignore. "Cassano has shown that he loves the uniform national team and he did nothing to recover soon.

 He put pressure on the medical officer so that he could return to help his country," said Prandelli. "I do not agree with anyone who argues that" Toto "Di Natale did not deserve to be in the squad. He has scored nearly 100 goals in three years. He will help us." At the beginning of the year, there was talk about the Manchester City striker, Mario Balotelli, will be excluded from the Italian national team due to poor behavior on and off the field.

However, Prandelli seems willing to give him a chance. "Balotelli will not make that mistake again, and I believe it. We need to provide opportunities for players with special talents. There is no doubt that he has it." Italy in Euro 2012 are grouped with Croatia, Republic of Ireland and defending champion Spain