Tag: The Azzurri

Tactical Analysis: Italy’s Possession-Based Football at Euro 2020

Azzurri Triumph, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Tactical Analysis
After the Azzurri missed out on the last World Cup, Roberto Mancini has completely revamped the way Italy play, replacing the old-school catenaccio with an exciting brand of possession-based football. To find out the reasons behind Italy’s success at Euro 2020, we delved deeper into the tactical nuances of the Azzurri’s performances throughout the tournament.
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Raspadori, Inter

Three Players Who Could Solve Italy’s Center Forward Problem

Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, The Azzurri
Italy triumphed in the Euro, so complaining about the roster or strategic moves is merely nitpicking. The Azzurri were thoroughly deserving, as they always appeared in control. Yet, there is a problem Roberto Mancini needs to fix: The center-forward. Given how much Italy create, their path would have been easier with better production from such position. Can they really find a suitable solution in time for the 2022 World Cup?
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Roberto Martinez, Belgium, Italy

Martinez Wants Euro Win to Cap Off Run, Belgium Playing Mind Games?

Belgium, Euro 2020, Italy, The Azzurri
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez previewed the bout with Italy in an interview, discussing, in particular, his players and their journey. He discussed the injuries to Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, and praised Romelu Lukaku for his maturation at Inter. They are eyeing a signature win after years at the top: “This generation will influence the next ones. They are setting the bar for the future. They deserve a trophy to cement their legacy."
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Verratti, Italy, Euro 2020

Verratti: “Italy Must Think Big, I Thank Coach Mancini for Waiting for Me”

Euro 2020, Italy, The Azzurri
Italy midfielder Marco Verratti talked to UEFA about his return from injury and other Italy-related topics ahead of the Round of 16 match versus Austria. "It was surely thrilling. I am happy to be back doing what I love, playing football." He dished on the midfield of the Azzurri, the work of coach Mancini, the vital role played by Jorginho, the next opponents, and the return of the Pescara trio with Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne.
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Insigne, Italy

Insigne Complimentary About Italy, Delays Napoli Matters to After Euro

Austria, Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market
Lorenzo Insigne discussed the upcoming match versus Austria from Coverciano earlier today, praising the work of Roberto Mancini and the quality of his teammates, especially the midfield, and assessing the strength of the next opponents. On the other hand, he refused to comment on his future with Napoli, simply stating: "I have no regrets about my career; I have always wanted to play for Napoli and their captain. I am super happy."
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Chiellini, Italy, Euro

Italy Likely Down Two Starters vs Austria, Serie A Leading Euro in Goals

Euro 2020, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri
Italy may play the Round of 16 of the Euro against Austria without Giorgio Chiellini and Alessandro Florenzi. With three days to go, there is pessimism about their recoveries from injury. The two defenders are dealing with a thigh and a calf problem. In the meantime, three Serie A teams have accounted for the most goals in the Euro. Inter are atop of the standings with six goals and are closely followed by Juventus and Atalanta.
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Dembele, Euro

Dembélé to Miss Rest of Euro, Germany Injuries and Mancini Scolds Italy

Euro 2020, France, Germany, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri
France will not have Ousmane Dembélé for the remaining fixtures of the Euro. The Barcelona forward left the national team because of a hamstring injury. Germany are dealing with multiple physical problems to key men such as Thomas Muller, Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan. Scotland's Billy Gilmours contracted Coronavirus. Roberto Mancini was not fully satisfied with the performance against Wales and made it known to his players.
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Conte, Manchester United

Conte Likes Italy’s Chances in the Euro, Outlines What is Next for Him

Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri
Antonio Conte weighed in on the Euro in an interview: "My assessment on Italy is certainly a positive one. They are all rowing in the same direction, the group is very tight and hungry. This generally bodes well. They have the right consistency and are candidates to have a deep run. I do not see any outsider coming out on top. One of the expected teams will prevail. As far as I am concerned, I did not want this sabbatical but will exploit it."
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Euro 2020 Players to Watch: Manuel Locatelli Analysis from The Scouting App

Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Locatelli, Sassuolo, Serie A, The Azzurri, The Scouting App
Manuel Locatelli burst into Italian football with an explosive goal against giants Juventus in 2016. Just 17 at the time, Locatelli was quickly burdened with being the future of the Milan midfield. The overhaul of Milan’s squad in the summer of 2017 left the academy product out of the first-team picture but that did little to slow down his development.
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Florenzi, Euro

Two Swedish Players Get COVID, Florenzi Names His Euro Favorites

Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sweden, The Azzurri
After Sergio Busquets and Spain, COVID has hit another national team before the Euro as Dejan Kulusevski and Mattias Svanberg tested positive. Sweden are hopeful he will be able to return after the opening match and will not replace him right away. Alessandro Florenzi spoke from the Coverciano training center, indicating that France is the team to beat in the Euro and that he believes Italy to be among the challengers.
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