QUOTE (Tennie @ Nov 19 2008, 11:21 AM)

No, I dont' think Barzagli was called up for this one. (IMG:
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As for the Cassano issue...I just don't know about him. He's insanely talented but the craziness factor is, I think, why Lippi is cautious about bringing him in. I don't think Cassano's been permanently ruled out, though.
At least I hope not.Me too - I like Cassano
QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 19 2008, 11:37 AM)

I think if he feels loved he'll flourish. And Lippi should understand this. Italy can't afford to let this kind of talent just go unnoticed especially since guys like Del Piero and Totti are not there anymore. I know Di Natele has really established himself but you can't really compare him to the brilliance of Cassano.
Like I said, if Donadoni could do it, then I'm sure Lippi can do it, and do it even better for that matter. A talent like Cassano should not be wasted. Even if he carries that crazy air around him (IMG:
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Agree with you 100% on this han, imo Cassano is atm Italy's most talented player.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Nov 20 2008, 08:40 AM)

Here's Mediaset's projected lineup:
Abbiati;
Zambrotta, Bonera, Kaladze, Jankulovski;
Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf;
Kakà, Ronaldinho;
Pato
Oh what a nice set of predicted changes. (Would be nicer if it actually came true) (IMG:
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QUOTE (Tennie @ Nov 20 2008, 09:23 AM)

I suspect Il Capitano is being kept wrapped in bubble wrap until the series of Really Nasty Games at the end of the year.
I think so too, have to say I don't mind it too much either, won't want to see him rushed into these early games and he is missed when we could actually use his brilliance and experience. Considering we're making it through fairly well at the back (Luckily or Not) for the moment too.