Darius1998 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I don't think I expected Mancini to get more than a quarter final when he got appointed. What a fantastic job he has done! Enjoy the win. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafaelbenitez Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Congratulations. From not qualifying for the last WC to this! Mancini has done a fantastic job. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 7 hours ago, ParanoidBuddha said: What do you guys think about Donnarumma awarded as player of the tournament? I raised my eyebrow at that because he hasn't been busy, then remembered he won two shootouts. Your goals were shared around, so he probably made most impact on the tournament overall. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaster2 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 9 ore fa, ParanoidBuddha ha scritto: What do you guys think about Donnarumma awarded as player of the tournament? Well deserved tbh. He's got the biggest share of the merit for our win. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood JaBlowme Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) I honestly thought Donnarumma may have peaked at an earlier age was never going to be big time GK. So happy to be wrong. Edited July 12, 2021 by Heywood JaBlowme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 And I tell you this guys: we will do a great World Cup as well. If we lost, that would have been different, but I feel this trophy will give us more confidence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, Federico said: And I tell you this guys: we will do a great World Cup as well. If we lost, that would have been different, but I feel this trophy will give us more confidence Any up and comers to look our for in 18 months? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaster2 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 2 minuti fa, Federico ha scritto: And I tell you this guys: we will do a great World Cup as well. If we lost, that would have been different, but I feel this trophy will give us more confidence Only if we have a proper replacement for that disgrace called Ciro Immobile. He's been awful for years in the national team and he's been a liability in every game except the first of this european tournament. We need a proper striker (or find a tactical alternative that don't need one) if we want to repeat ourselves. Now teams will start to take countermeasures and it will be even harder. Edited July 12, 2021 by DMaster2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tikka Mezzala said: Any up and comers to look our for in 18 months? Zaniolo Bastoni Lorenzo Pellegrini Luca Pellegrini Pellegri Sensi Raspadori Tonali Maybe Maldini's son develops Moise Kean if he can be considered There's a bunch really. Could say Esposito as well if he performs at Basel. Edited July 12, 2021 by Yuko 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I think Bastoni is the next step, along with the recover of Zaniolo (fingers crossed) and Sensi. Where we're conceding something in terms of strenght is upfront, I can't see anyone at the moment with the skills of Vieri or Toni or even Inzaghi to cover that role properly. We have no scoring guys, given how terrible Immobile confirmed to be. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minuto fa, DMaster2 ha scritto: Only if we have a proper replacement for that disgrace called Ciro Immobile. He's been awful for years in the national team and he's been a liability in every game except the first of this european tournament. We need a proper striker (or find a tactical alternative that don't need one) if we want to repeat ourselves. Now teams will start to take countermeasures and it will be even harder. You just anticipated me In questo momento, Yuko ha scritto: Zaniolo Lorenzo Pellegrini Luca Pellegrini Pellegri Sensi Raspadori Tonali Maybe Maldini's son develops Moise Kean if he can be considered There's a bunch really. Could say Esposito as well if he performs at Basel. Perfect, that's a complete list of potential reinforcements for the next World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Yuko said: Zaniolo Bastoni Lorenzo Pellegrini Luca Pellegrini Pellegri Sensi Raspadori Tonali Maybe Maldini's son develops Moise Kean if he can be considered There's a bunch really. Could say Esposito as well if he performs at Basel. Know a few of them through FM. Definitely gonna catch more Serie A this season. Love the passion Italians have for football! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On behalf of the Norwegian population I salute you and the Italian squad. Thank you. Immobile awful, you should look for someone named Mobile next time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tikka Mezzala said: Any up and comers to look our for in 18 months? Tonali. Bastoni, although he needs to get used to playing for a team that plays football. Hopefully Luca Pellegrini because we need fullbacks. Zaniolo would have been in this squad if not for injury - need to see if he's the same player because he's had two ACL injuries. I'm hoping Kean can settle down and become consistently good because we need a forward They're all players you've probably heard of. Rovella is probably the best one that people won't have heard of. But he's not got much Serie A experience as yet and unless he makes an incredible jump he's unlikely to get called given the competition in midfield 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Tikka Mezzala said: Know a few of them through FM. Definitely gonna catch more Serie A this season. Love the passion Italians have for football! There's lots of talent in Serie B as well, and Italians also move out of Italy more freely now on loan deals as young talents. Teams seem to finally prefer to give their players more exposure to competitive environments rather than just random playing time for a midtable Serie B club. Don't be surprised if someone has a breakout season and gets a NT spot. I imagine someone like Orsolini could be that guy, has all the talent needed. Or some kid appearing out of nowhere for a top-ish team after a great run of form. Not sure if Eddy Salcedo is eligible for Italy, but he could be one to watch. As is Vignato, also not sure if he's eligible. Someone like Zaccagni could have made it, just like Pessina did. Due to circumstances of course (no Pellegrini, no Sensi, enabled Pessina and Locatelli call ups). Rovella is highly rated and iirc joins Juventus. If he gets a starting spot there he's probably making the cut. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 minuti fa, Nordan ha scritto: On behalf of the Norwegian population I salute you and the Italian squad. Thank you. Immobile awful, you should look for someone named Mobile next time. Tusen takk! and ROFL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 What we really need is Chiesa to take the next step. He's good, but we need consistent product if he's going to reach the category of Sterling/Gnabry/Salah/Mané, and he's not there yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrik Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Chiesa was definitely one of the most important players in the squad this EC. And still only 23. Is Juve for him the best place to develop further? He had a decent year I think last season, but I'm sure his performances at the EC have drawn a lot of attention from other major clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Juve definitely the best place because he'll play and they're in the Champions League. We need more players playing at that level really. The improvement in Barella over the last two seasons since he started playing Champions League is amazing. He didn't have a good tournament but he's becoming a top player. Also 23 isn't young. Not for a forward nowadays anyway. Now is the age he needs to kick on and become a fuoriclasse. He turns 24 next season - in the season Sterling turned 24, he scored 18 league goals, four in the Champions League. That's the standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carambau Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Congratulations Italy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood JaBlowme Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Bobo Vieri & Roberto Baggio: Don’t these players grow on trees in Italy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Congrats to our resident Italians. Future is bright for you, as i absolutely adore some of the upcoming talent you guys have. Still have some personal grudges about Mancini, haven't really rated him as a manager but even i have to admit he did his best during this EURO. Enjoy the success. Looking forward to watching you in Qatar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I've said it multiple times that Chiesa has been Juve's best player this season and it wasn't really close. He has that something about him, engine that drives the entire team forward. Barella wasn't on his usual level in the last couple of games, but he's dead tired. Entire year of playing without any break, from post-covid restart until last night. 17 minutes ago, Constantine said: Still have some personal grudges about Mancini His super-catenaccio subs against Spain gave me 2007 Villarreal flashbacks. But this title is mostly his. From not qualifying 3 years ago to winning it all, without some important injured players. Even if there are still question marks over some positions, Italy has a clear gameplan and team cohesion, it's much easier to have results that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 From Scotland https://twitter.com/ArmoniosiAccent/status/1414496771007471618?s=20 From France https://twitter.com/LParis210/status/1414476800298786817/photo/1 From anywhere in Italy https://twitter.com/lauradarpa/status/1414549479840260100/photo/1 From England............. https://twitter.com/MetaErmal/status/1414490884125691905?s=20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) Btw, Lele Oriali is such an icon. Whenever he goes, winning happens. Edited July 12, 2021 by GunmaN1905 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Had a guilty wee chuckle at this. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrik Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Nice to see all those jokes surrounding the 'it's coming home' thing . It remains such an arrogant chant to begin with. And every major tournament the English can't seem to let go of it, remains funny to see how it blows up in their faces every single time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood JaBlowme Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Cedrik said: Nice to see all those jokes surrounding the 'it's coming home' thing . It remains such an arrogant chant to begin with. And every major tournament the English can't seem to let go of it, remains funny to see how it blows up in their faces every single time. Nah, what's worse is the people that don't understand it. I don't know how many times this needs to be pointed out. Edited July 12, 2021 by craigcwwe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Anyway, congrats to the Italians on these boards, you guys were the best team in the tournament from the start and deservedly won last night. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 31 minuti fa, craigcwwe ha scritto: Anyway, congrats to the Italians on these boards, you guys were the best team in the tournament from the start and deservedly won last night. Thank you Sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Is Mario Balotelli retired yet or can he still go? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, georginho_juventusygr said: Is Mario Balotelli retired yet or can he still go? Adana Demirspor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 The guy on the right is like "am I really in this picture?" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 What about centrebacks? Alot can change in 1 year for 34 36 yr olds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marius_R Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 3 hours ago, VamPook said: What about centrebacks? Alot can change in 1 year for 34 36 yr olds I feel Bonucci has another tournament left in him, and there are still Bastoni, Mancini, even Romagnoli, plus someone under21 like Lovatto, or Zappa could have a breakthrough season and make the team. I think they'll be fine, Bastoni is one of the best young defenders in Europe atm, and he'll only improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Bastoni and Romagnoli should be enough. Bastoni struggled in some of his games because Mancini plays high and front foot and he's from a club that doesn't play that way at all. And he's slow so he needs to learn to defend in those teams, like Chiellini has Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 7 ore fa, VamPook ha scritto: Truth is he hadn't realise it was over. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidBuddha Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 minuti fa, Federico ha scritto: Truth is he hadn't realise it was over. Me neither lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Nor did I. Mainly thanks to his reaction. I was waiting for our next taker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I thought he's waiting for VAR to confirm it, we already saw it happen from some goalkeepers. After rewatching the shootout a couple of times, it was one of the strangest things I've ever seen. Felt like minutes passed between each penalty, but then it went from Pickford's save to Saka missing the last one in an instant. One of the most anti-climactic things I've ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Surprised no one posted this yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 https://fb.watch/v/22m--NXrl/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Yuko said: https://fb.watch/v/22m--NXrl/ Oh man, all the jibes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Pooo po po poo po poooooo pooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo (it sounds funny if you're read it in english ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Federico Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Qualcuno ha appena finito di vedere il documentario sul percorso dell'Italia agli Europei su Rai1? Davvero molto bello, Vialli mi commuove sempre... lo rivedrò sicuramente. E adesso ritrasmettono la partita! Alè gli Azzurri!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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