VillaChris Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Italy do have better centre backs though. Bastoni, Califiori and Scalvini would get in England team Califiori would probably give Southgate a heart attack with his style None of them are close to the level of Bonucci and Chellini, that's another issue for Italy. I thought they were lucky to beat Albania so Croatia will be interesting as Italy don't usually do well in decider group matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Just now, VillaChris said: None of them are close to the level of Bonucci and Chellini, that's another issue for Italy. I thought they were lucky to beat Albania so Croatia will be interesting as Italy don't usually do well in decider group matches. Not that level but Bastoni is one of best in the world and Scalvini will be in a few years Wouldn't be that surprised if Croatia beat them but probably will get through on 3 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Southgate saying we've not replaced Kelvin effing Philips. Shearer slating Kane. It's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 39 minutes ago, Zatman said: Not that level but Bastoni is one of best in the world and Scalvini will be in a few years Wouldn't be that surprised if Croatia beat them but probably will get through on 3 points They need to ditch the back 4 and go to a 3 at the back with wing backs. Most of their squad play that way for their clubs, particularity the inter players who've just won the league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 5 minutes ago, duke313 said: They need to ditch the back 4 and go to a 3 at the back with wing backs. Most of their squad play that way for their clubs, particularity the inter players who've just won the league. Agree, it seems he is trying to shoehorn Chiesa in and thats why using a back 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 8 minutes ago, Zatman said: Agree, it seems he is trying to shoehorn Chiesa in and thats why using a back 4 Seems that way. Italy have no real decent wingers to speak of, but have probably two of the best wing backs in Dimarco and Di Lorenzo, should be playing to their strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Kinda sad that Fabian Ruiz was barely a rotation player for PSG last season. We could do worse that having him in midfield if Luiz leaves. PSG salaries makes it pretty far fetched sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 which game to watch tonight, the important game between Italy and Croatia or watch Spain playing some sexy football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Spain are in a bizarre situation with German law as Lamine Yamal is not technically allowed to work after 11pm and if Spain get to extra time in an evening game he might have to come off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Have to be the worst Italy-side I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted June 24 VT Supporter Share Posted June 24 Sexy goal by Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy54 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 On 21/06/2024 at 11:09, stewiek2 said: Southgate saying we've not replaced Kelvin effing Philips. Shearer slating Kane. It's over. Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 11 minutes ago, NoelVilla said: Have to be the worst Italy-side I have seen. Just no attack the rest is fine. Retegui is a ringer brought in from Argentina and not even a good ringer plus Raspadori im not sure what he does Look a bit better balanced since dropped Chiesa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Barella is miles ahead of most of the Italian side in terms of quality. That would have been a brilliant assist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Croatia have been poor again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 11 minutes ago, Zatman said: Just no attack the rest is fine. Retegui is a ringer brought in from Argentina and not even a good ringer plus Raspadori im not sure what he does Look a bit better balanced since dropped Chiesa Been better lately but still not very good against a poor Croatia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 These games stink, was expecting more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Gvardiol always looks dreadful when I watch him for Croatia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 10 minutes ago, Zatman said: Croatia have been poor again One tournament too many for some of their players Spain look strong, cruising with their second XI and give their players a rest tonight. With the 24 team format it feels like it doesn't really get going into the quarters now. When it was 16 the group stages had some proper jeopardy in them. Still at least it isn't 48 teams like the next world cup which is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Grimaldo is what I thought Moreno was going to be before his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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