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Lippi expects Ghana repeat Wednesday 21 June, 2006
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The Italy that impressed in the 2-0 win over Ghana will return for Thursday’s crunch Czech Republic World Cup tie, boss Marcello Lippi has promised.
The Azzurri have been heavily criticised by most after their disastrous 1-1 draw against nine-man USA, a result which has compromised their safe passage to the last 16.
Yet Lippi is remaining upbeat ahead of the Hamburg clash where his troops need to avoid defeat to make sure of qualification.
“The impressions ahead of the game are good,” stated the under pressure Coach. “They are the same as before the Ghana match.
“What Italy will turn up? The one from the first game of this tournament and those from previous matches before then.”
There has been mass speculation over the last few days regarding what formation and starting line-up Lippi will opt for, but he was giving little away this evening.
“You’ll have to wait until tomorrow afternoon to see who plays,” continued the former Napoli and Juve maestro.
Football Italia understands that Lippi is considering two options. The first is a 4-3-1-2 with basically the same line-up which began the other two matches.
There is also the option of playing with a 4-4-2 with Mauro Camoranesi coming into the midfield, with Francesco Totti possibly starting as a striker rather than behind two forwards.
Other changes could see Cristian Zaccardo, the own goal villain against America, dropped with either Massimo Oddo or Gianluca Zambrotta replacing him. Should the latter get the nod then Fabio Grosso will start on the left. Daniele De Rossi is suspended.
One player who seems certain to start is Czech ace Pavel Nedved, a man who helped Lippi’s Juventus to numerous titles.
“It will be nice to take on Nedved again as an opponent,” he added.
Lippi was also asked what his future would hold if his side were eliminated from Germany 2006 by the end of this week, but the tactician was remaining upbeat.
“I’ll phone home this evening and tell them to turn my boat’s motor on, then if things go well then I’ll call again and tell them to turn it on,” he added.
“I am just thinking about the Czech Republic now and also the next stage of the competition. Having seen the others in this competition, I’m convinced we can take on anyone in Germany.” |
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