Argentina vs Italy tactical preview
Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his preferred 4-3-3 formation for today’s international friendly with Argentina. Words: Elio Salerno Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his…
Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his preferred 4-3-3 formation for today’s international friendly with Argentina. Words: Elio Salerno Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his…
It’s reported that Andrea Pirlo could take a role in the Italy coaching setup, though it could depend on who the CT is. The midfielder retired at the end of…
Arrigo Sacchi says the Italian national team “has a duty to give itself a style”, and doesn’t think the March friendlies will tell us much. The Azzurri failed to qualify…
Alberico Evani assures he’s “coaching a team of great prestige” as he prepares to make his Italy Under-21 debut. The Azzurrini face Norway and Serbia over the international break, with…
Italy caretaker Luigi Di Biagio admits ‘something is missing’ without Davide Astori in the Azzurri squad. Astori became a mainstay in the Italy squad, earning 58 call-ups between 2011 and…
Luigi Di Biagio wants Italy to ‘occupy the opposing half of the pitch, regardless of who we’re playing’ and believes Marco Verratti and Jorginho can coexist. “Unfortunately, the past can’t…
Luigi Di Biagio confirms Gianluigi Buffon will play in at least one of Italy’s friendlies but claims Mario Balotelli must do more than score goals. Di Biagio named his first…
Torino striker Andrea Belotti has warned Italy’s rivals that ‘there’s a great desire for revenge’ after their failure to qualify for the World Cup. Belotti earned a call-up to Luigi…
Marco Verratti claims Italy’s ‘total failure’ under Giampiero Ventura was due to the Coach being too tactical in his approach. Verratti was part of Ventura’s Italy team which failed to…
Inter’s Eder says his side must give ‘more than 100 per cent’ to force victory against Sampdoria. The Nerazzurri continue their quest to qualify for next season’s Champions League in…
Giorgio Chiellini is an injury doubt for Italy’s friendlies with Argentina and England, with Angelo Ogbonna added to the Azzurri squad. Veteran defender Chiellini had to be substituted during the…
Interim Italy CT Luigi Di Biagio insists “friendlies don’t exist”, so he’s targeting results against Argentina and England. The Azzurri failed to qualify for this summer’s World Cup, but face…
Luigi Di Biagio admits Gianluigi Buffon’s presence in the Italy set-up is ‘crucial’ as the goalkeeper has a role to play “off the pitch”. Buffon was reportedly annoyed by Di…
Caretaker Italy CT Luigi Di Biagio assures there’s “total harmony” with Gianluigi Buffon, who will make his own decision about the March friendlies. The goalkeeper appeared to have waved farewell…
It’s reported Luigi Di Biagio has given Mario Balotelli a pre call-up for the Italy squad for this month’s friendlies. The Nice striker hasn’t played for his country since the…
Alessandro Costacurta shrugs off questions about Gianluigi Buffon’s Italy recall - “Luigi Di Biagio can choose the ones he thinks are best for these games”. The veteran goalkeeper is expected…
FIGC vice-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta has confirmed that Italy’s next CT will be one of Antonio Conte, Roberto Mancini and Luigi Di Biagio. Speaking from Italy’s Coverciano camp, Costacurta finalised the…
Luigi Di Biagio says “the only certainty is that I’ll try to play four at the back” in Italy’s upcoming friendlies, while confirming he wants the job permanently. The former…
Caretaker Italy CT Luigi Di Biagio says Gianluigi Buffon will “probably” be called up for the March friendlies, but he hasn’t decided on Mario Balotelli. The Under-21 boss has been…
Luca Toni admits Italy need more than Luigi Di Biagio and warns “if our football is only managed by bosses, we’ll have the same outcome as before.” Under-21 boss Di…