The Juventus midfielder believes that the 3-5-2 system is the best suitable formation for the Nazionale, and has stressed that believing against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011’s victory will only weaken the Azzurri.
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The Azzurri will have to beat Ireland in their last Group C match in order to progress to the quarter-finals, but will still be knocked out if the clash between the Roja and the Blazers ends in a 2-2 draw.
Marchisio insisted that he respects Spain’s high standard of sporting values, and assured that the Spaniards will play for nothing but victory in their closing match of the group stages.
The Juventus-man stressed that believing in La Roja is also important for the Azzurri, because without the belief, the players will not be able to enter the game against the Irish with any conviction in their hearts.
The former Empoli midfielder slammed the exaggerated comparisons with their 2010 World Cup debacle, and insisted that the speculation is utterly meaningless.
The Bianconeri playmaker added that while Spain continue to impress in their quest to retain the European crown, it will be a mistake to count out Croatia when they contain the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luka-Modric-c22857.
While talking to the press, the 26-year-old said:
“I believe Spain when they say they’ll play to win, but then we have to believe them, otherwise we wouldn’t even step on to the pitch. The Spaniards are certainly the favourites, but Croatia impressed me too, especially Luka Modric. As for our own record,
I don’t want to think about comparisons with 2010. If we considered those, it would be negative for the team.”
Cesare Prandelli has confirmed that he will continue to field the 3-5-2 system, although there are rumours suggesting that he was forced into playing the formation by the array of Bianconeri men in the Azzurri squad.
Marchisio rejected all such notions, and stressed that it was solely the Nazionale chief that understood that with the men at his disposal he could opt for the 3-5-2 formation.
The Juventus midfielder pointed out that Italy has performed considerably well under the new system, and stressed that the strategy has also stepped up their solidarity at the back.
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