The former AC Milan midfielder was full of praise for his national teammates stating that they were top quality players, who were an asset to la Nazionale for Euros.
Pirlo was talking to the assembled press after Italy’s draw against Spain. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 were made to rue the ineffectiveness of their frontline, however, credit needs to be given to the Italians for keeping the reigning European champions
at bay.
Cesare Prandelli opted to use a 3-5-2 formation, deploying http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991 and is expected
to make the Italian team in their last match of Group C against the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987.
De Rossi, the AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wolves-c40952 midfielder had previously been deployed in the centre of defence in Serie A against
Juventus, so Andrea Pirlo already had an idea of his positional sense in defence.
He lauded De Rossi as a thorough professional and was quoted to have said:
“De Rossi had a great game as a centre-back. He is a champion, so can play in any position.”
The Juve star went on to state that he was familiar with the kind of runs Di Natale took and was on the lookout for such trademark runs when he stepped onto the field of play, and went on to state:
“We know Di Natale does those movements off the shoulder of the defender, so I put it where he likes to go.”
Pirlo assisted in the Udinese striker’s goal, the whole move was exquisite, with the midfielder threading in a beautiful cross which the striker shot expertly in the back of the net.
When quizzed with the puzzling formation deployed by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque, who fielded a 4-6-0 side, the former Milanello stated:
“I was a little surprised seeing not a single striker, but at club level they often play like that, so it allows their midfielders to push forward.”
Pirlo had a good game against Spain, with his assist for the goal being his main contribution on the night.
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