The Azzurri chief maintains that he will wait until the last minute before announcing his final squad for the game against the Blazers.
Cesare Prandelli has refused to reveal his tactics or his squad for the upcoming Group C match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879, and has stated that he will wait until the last moment before revealing his playing eleven.
The Azzurri chief earlier admitted to having a doubt about who to field in one of the spots, but refused to confirm if http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937 was at risk of being chopped.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, and there were rumours speculating changes in the Italian team for their next group match.
Prandelli admitted that he has a few changes in his mind but refrained from unveiling them for the fear of cautioning his opponents, before the crucial game that could go on to decide the fate of the Azzurri in the tournament.
The Nazionale manager stated that he will delay the announcement of his final playing eleven as much as he can, and maintained that he will not give away his approach to the game away to his opponents.
The Azzurri coach emphasized the need for secrecy stating that he has not communicated his decision even to his squad, and stated that he will wait until the last minute to hear the Blazers’ line-up for the match before announcing his side of the story.
While talking to the press, the former Fiorentina boss said:
“I’ve not yet communicated it to the players, I want to wait until the last moment, in anticipation of Croatia’s line-up.”
Prandelli went on to highlight the poise and sanguinity of the Nazionale, and stated that Italy have the potential to go far ahead in the European competition.
The Azzurri chief warned his squad against complacency insisting that the Blazers are a much more disciplined unit than Spain, and stressed the need for Italy to stay focussed in the game.
“We must have confidence and optimism, we can go a long way. But we must be attentive to our opponents tonight, they are more organised than Spain. They can change more.” He added.
Croatia lead Group C of Euro 2012, after thrashing Ireland 3-1 in their first match of the Euros.
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