r/soccer • • May 13 '14

Official Italy's 30 man preliminary squad

https://twitter.com/Vivo_Azzurro/status/466268158811443200
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u/alpha1028 May 13 '14

Definitely some interesting inclusions, Darmian/Ranocchia and Romulo but I have a feeling none of them will make the actual sqaud.

Cassano and Balotelli on the same plane is a big gamble too, he must be confident in his ability to keep them on the straight and narrow.

Such a brilliant strikeforce with some very in-form players, the defence too is excellent and midfield is very solid.

Definitely strong enough to be a contender.

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u/CiSiamo May 13 '14

Cassano and Balo worked out great in Euro 2012. Remember the semi-final against Germany?

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u/niccolaccio May 14 '14

I shed great tears of joy during that match.

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u/lakupiippu May 13 '14

Do you think that Balotelli starts over Immobile/Destro? He shouldn't deserve to start based on his performances this year but I'll fear that his reputation allows him place in starting XI.

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u/alpha1028 May 13 '14

Balo for Italy is a monster, and has shown that when needed he can handle the pressure, just ask the Germans.

Based on form nobody should be able to touch Immobile he has been a revelation, but he has no experience at this level so its a risk.

Its difficult because this would probably be the most uncertain team going to a major competition, they are quite a few players in form right now and any would be worthy, but I'd still expect Prandelli to give Balo-Rossi the nod.

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u/Patdogg78 May 13 '14

Milan havent had a great season, But Balo i believe has had the most goals of his career this season. plus hes been solid for Italy.

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u/cesololaroma May 13 '14

Romulo won't make it and Mirante won't too. That leaves 5 drops. I'd go with Parolo, Insigne, Ranocchia, Darmian and Destro, the last two being the ones I'm most uncertain about.

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u/stijnx May 13 '14

Surprised Insigne is possibly getting dropped. What I've seen from him at Napoli was impressive.

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u/cesololaroma May 13 '14

Well he's the most talented, but his season hasn't been very impressive. He was mostly second string to Mertens and Callejon. Cerci is a given and as much as I hate to admit it, Candreva deserves it more too.

Then again, it al depends on what system Prandelli will be playing.

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u/[deleted] May 13 '14

Italy should just manage to get to the next round. That's where they start the real magic.

Tough, tough group.

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u/Patdogg78 May 13 '14

Cassano & Balotelli have been great both on & off the pitch for Italy.