georginho_juventusygr Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Just now, Anthrax Dave said: I remember the days when Italian defenders could actually defend. WTF are this lot doing? Would have been much better if Juve defender Gatti had been playing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 I just don't see Italy having the quality to salvage anything here. I hope Switzerland don't ease off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Spalletti must be a double agent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sned Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Unbelievable kick off routine from Italy Send half your team sprinting at the opposition back line and then pass it straight to a Swiss midfielder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 One of the worst 50 minutes from a top nation I've ever seen this 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Schär Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 The Swiss showing up that Spanish performance vs the Italians as not being actually that good imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Fabi what are you doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, Haguey said: One of the worst 50 minutes from a top nation I've ever seen this Just need to get them playing like they play for their clubs. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Blimey! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 3 minutes ago, Darius1998 said: Spalletti must be a double agent. Poor man just wanted to enjoy his retirement - and then Mancini had to go to Saudi Arabia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Just need to get them playing like they play for their clubs. Every England critic after this post... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Chiesa card within ten minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 I really think it was a mistake not to select Immobile to this tournament. Hemight've had a not very great season, but still much more dangerous than what the Italian strikers have shown this tournament, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton1987 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Orzelek said: Schär That's the way you beat Switzerland. Focus on him, absolute bombscare. Edited June 29 by bolton1987 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 4 minutes ago, Rebs said: Every England critic after this post... When we win the whole thing, I don't think there is a container alive that could keep Rob's smugness sealed in, and quite right imo 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 this is mad. Italy look like they’ve given up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Surely there must have been some sort of illness in the Italian squad. No way can they be this bad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted June 29 Administrators Share Posted June 29 7 hours ago, Anthrax Dave said: Have a hunch that Switzerland will win this quite comfortably. 2-0 Switzerland Looking good. I went 2-1 but Italy have been so poor it seems more likely Switzerland get a third. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 10 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Just need to get them playing like they play for their clubs. Tbf, Yakin does have his best players playing like they do for their clubs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Should have learned from Cristiano Ronaldo how to do overhead kicks, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 This is only a shock because Spain didn’t score the 3 & 4 they should have v Italy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Italy don't have the passion. No running at all to try to recover the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) how does Xhaka look faster than ever? What has Alonso had that Leverkusen team on? Edited June 29 by Smallen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted June 29 Administrators Share Posted June 29 Just now, Smallen said: how does Xhaka look faster than ever? Dunno. Should have stayed at Arsenal though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 10 minutes ago, Lucas said: Looking good. I went 2-1 but Italy have been so poor it seems more likely Switzerland get a third. No more goals, please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigV Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 2 minutes ago, Lucas said: Dunno. Should have stayed at Arsenal though. Arsenal ruined an FM wonderkid legend! He's back on track now though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted June 29 Administrators Share Posted June 29 Scamacca with a golden chance there. Had to do better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Looked offside that anyway but what a miss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Oh, Scamacca. What is it with Italian former West Ham strikers at the Euros? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Just now, Lucas said: Scamacca with a golden chance there. Had to do better. Think he was offside anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Probably offside, but what a donkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 4 minutes ago, HOORAY HENRIK said: This is only a shock because Spain didn’t score the 3 & 4 they should have v Italy. tbf I think the theory was that Italy parked the bus (badly) against Spain because it was Spain, not because they were about to be outclassed by Switzerland. Not a shock that the Swiss are good enough to win, but they weren't supposed to boss the Italians like they were the ones who were reigning champions 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 First giant going to go here....Milka topping Pizza Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 All this shows is how good Scotland were imo 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sned Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Not only are Italy a terrible team, but you can tell that the majority of their players know they are terrible team. Seem to be lacking anything that might be able to drag them back into this. Belief has totally evaporated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted June 29 Administrators Share Posted June 29 Switzerland look good though. When they play England - assuming we win tomorrow - it’s going to be an awful defensive watch from us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted June 29 Administrators Share Posted June 29 Just now, Sned said: Not only are Italy a terrible team, but you can tell that the majority of their players know they are terrible team. Seem to be lacking anything that might be able to drag them back into this. Belief has totally evaporated. Chiesa their own decent attacking player. What’s happened to Italy with developing players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, Lucas said: Switzerland look good though. When they play England - assuming we win tomorrow - it’s going to be an awful defensive watch from us. We have better players than them...it's just if we can play more attacking really. If we don't then they will have a much better chance than us. I just hope we see a more attacking England now we're in the knockout games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Thinking about this, no wonder Italy look so much worse than last Euros. Barella and Chiesa are/were on the pitch but might as well not be because they're awfully out of form, Jorginho has declined and can't get even a spot anymore, Insigne and Spinnazolla are not there. That's all the players that created anything, and they've been replaced by... No one? Plus Calafiori and Di Marco who are two good players at carrying the ball are unavailable for this match. No wonder they couldn't progress the ball through the heavy press in the first half, nor break down a defence now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 2 minutes ago, Lucas said: Chiesa their own decent attacking player. What’s happened to Italy with developing players? Just a scant generation. Germany had similar issues after they won the World Cup, and I'd argue still struggle albeit they're better than us at the minute. Brazil seem to be struggling a bit too. It happens. How long we're in this funk for is another question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 What the heck happened to Pietro Pellegri? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Just now, noikeee said: Thinking about this, no wonder Italy look so much worse than last Euros. Barella and Chiesa are/were on the pitch but might as well not be because they're awfully out of form, Jorginho has declined and can't get even a spot anymore, Insigne and Spinnazolla are not there. That's all the players that created anything, and they've been replaced by... No one? Plus Calafiori and Di Marco who are two good players at carrying the ball are unavailable for this match. No wonder they couldn't progress the ball through the heavy press in the first half, nor break down a defence now All that text and you didn't mention Verratti, who was one of the best midfielders in the world. Bonucci and Chiellini played like it was 2016 as well - world class defenders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Pathetic from Italy. No movement off the ball at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 16 minutes ago, Smallen said: how does Xhaka look faster than ever? What has Alonso had that Leverkusen team on? The clue is in 'Bayer' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, Astafjevs said: All that text and you didn't mention Verratti, who was one of the best midfielders in the world. Bonucci and Chiellini played like it was 2016 as well - world class defenders Sorry totally forgot about him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Chiesa has declined a lot due to playing too long under Massimiliano Allegri. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 it’s hard to believe that Italy are having to pin their hopes on Scamacca, mind. Surely there’s someone better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted June 29 Administrators Share Posted June 29 Feel for Chiesa there. Starts to break and gets frustrated the rest of the team is just so crap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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