"The players make the manager, it's never the other way." - Sparky Anderson
Those are some big injuries. Though I guess in this tournament they are all big injuries.
He is the glue of that midfield, although he wasn't great this year for Milan.
DeRossi is more than capable, and watch out for Simone Pepe. He had a solid campaign for Udinese. He can be dynamic in the midfield.
Actually, losing the "old-timers" Camorenesi and Pirlo may actually be a blessing in disguise for the Azzurri as some of the younger talent might revitalize this group.
"The players make the manager, it's never the other way." - Sparky Anderson
See what happens to night when the Socceroos play. Wonder what team the US will put out against us as we play hard and whether the US will see this as a hit out or a game where you need to protect your stars.
It will also be a good to see what kind of team Verbeek will put out. Supposedly very disappointed in the condition of the ground.
Totti changed his mind. You're right about Miccoli, I forgot he got injured in the final game of the year.
Balotelli is too talented not to be selected, regardless of his weird behavior.
Gilardino and Iaquinta are not world class scorers. Pazzini owes his fantastic year to Cassano. Cassano is the far superior player on Samp.
Pirlo had a great 2006 WC but he's past his prime. You like DeRossi as a replacement. Interesting. I'm a Roma fan and DeRossi showed creative midfield ability enough to hope for more... but he was very inconsistent this year. Pizarro was their top midfielder - he passed more accurately, he controlled tempo much better and was more disciplined.
Giovinco could have helped but was not selected.
"The players make the manager, it's never the other way." - Sparky Anderson
USA did a very good job creating chances today. That being typed, they surrendered many good scoring opportunities as well. Keeping England off the ledger will be a tall order. Need to be ready to score some goals next Saturday to keep pace with the Brits.
It's Soccer Xmas morning! Happy World Cup! The Yanks are going on a "Lion" hunt.
Wear gaudy colors, or avoid display. Lay a million eggs or give birth to one. The fittest shall survive, yet the unfit may live. Be like your ancestors or be different. We must repeat!
Sad news from Soccer America this morning: Nelson Mandela's 13 year-old great-granddaughter was killed in a car crash on the way home from the opening concert last night.
First match about to begin
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