Comments on: Donadoni “preliminary roster” supposedly found

By: theo

theo — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:40:21 +0000

rochi? that would be a mistake, rather pippo or cassano (the don should just keep an eye on him). I have a feeling that experience is going to be the key for italy this euro. If Del Piero can carry his form through to euro and Lucca Toni’s confidence remains high then the strike power of italy will be it’s strongest in years

By: A

Sat, 17 May 2008 16:42:51 +0000

I say take them both.

By: A

Sat, 17 May 2008 16:40:59 +0000

Yes Del Piero always has great seasons before tournaments and then does nothing at them.

He was a demon in 98 season and then just stuffed Baggio up at the WC.

Cassano on the other hand is in form and he showed at the last Euro that he can make things happen for Italy when he’s playing.

By: Skeptic

Skeptic — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:05:35 +0000

I think I’m going to gag. Cassano’s almost always impressed for the Azzurri, and, most importantly, hasn’t done anything stupid while wearing the colors because he knows that (unlike a club team), he can get dropped instantly if he puts a toe out of line. Besides, something seems to have changed after that 5 match suspension. He just seems much more subdued and mature nowadays (no more battles with the corner flag, etc.). Here’s to hoping he has a monster of a game this weekend.

By: Marco P.

Marco P. — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:14:59 +0000

Awww Francesco… that was a perfect set-up for “Great minds think alike”, but I guess what you said will do too. ;)

By: Francesco

Francesco — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:51:02 +0000

Marco, wow we think alike! :) I didn’t even read your post before I wrote that!

By: alessio

alessio — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:52:49 +0000

I’m confident without Trappatoni at the helm, Del Piero can succeed with the Nazionale.

By: Marco P.

Marco P. — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:22:39 +0000

Francesco wrote: We all know the media will constantly ask him “Why isn’t ADP playing?” “How come you didn’t put in ADP?”, “Di Natale is not impressing, ADP could do better right?”.

That sounds awfully familiar Francesco... :)

Marco P. wrote: However, should things start to go sour (especially during the group stage, remember Italy are in the “Group of Death”) the Don would inevitably have to face questions of the type “What about ADP?”, “Why didn’t you bring ADP in?“, or “Since Di Natale didn’t play very well last match, are you going to start ADP for the next match?“.

By: Francesco

Francesco — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:37:43 +0000

Del Piero has had a great season and should go, but let’s hope Donadoni knows how to handle the pressure. We all know the media will constantly ask him “Why isn’t ADP playing?” “How come you didn’t put in ADP?”, “Di Natale is not impressing, ADP could do better right?”

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:13:45 +0000

NiDi, i would hate to see the azzurri lose a match because cassano forgot his baby wipes back at home. the fact is he is a liability and nothing you can say can make donadoni call him up. NOTHING. He will not get the call. Del Piero on the other hand is the deserved one.