The Juventus centre-back has declared his fitness for the upcoming Euro 2012 clash with Ireland, but maintains that Cesare Prandelli will make the final decision about him.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniele-De-Rossi-c10112 in the defence.
The Juventus-man’s participation in the European tournament was threatened by a calf-strain, but he has now declared that he has regained his match fitness in time for the last group match against the Boys in Green.
Barzagli stated that while he feels ready to play for his national side, the final decision on his fielding will rest with Prandelli.
The Bianconeri centre-back stressed that with midfielder De Rossi doing so well in the central defence for the Azzurri, he will have no trouble moving to the right or to the left of the AS Roma-man in the 3-5-2 system.
While talking to the press, the 31-year-old said:
“I am ready and Cesare Prandelli will make the decision. It makes little difference to me whether I am to the right or the left of Daniele De Rossi in the three-man defence.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879, that will disqualify the Azzurri
despite the win.
Barzagli was adamant that the high sporting values of the two teams will not let them stoop to such dishonourable behaviour, but insisted that it is a complicated issue that is better left alone.
The Juventus defender slammed the media for exaggerating the speculation on the matter, and stressed that nobody in the Italian camp believes that any team will indulge in such anti-sporting activities.
“It’s true that it has already happened in football, but we are not thinking about this possibility. We only want to win our game.” He added.
Italy were knocked out of Euro 2004 when faced with an identical situation, when a controversial 2-2 draw between http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sweden-c3015 sent them on their way home.
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