The Azzurri playmaker has slammed the exaggerated criticism on the Manchester City attacker, and has stressed that he is a hardworking striker who gives his best for the team.
Andrea Pirlo has come to the defence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011.
The Manchester City striker missed a potentially match-winning chance in the match against La Roja, and the game went on to end in a 1-1- stalemate.
The Italian attacker was taken off the field after missing the golden opportunity, and reports in the media suggest that he may not start the next game of the tournament for the Azzurri.
Pirlo slammed all notions suggesting that Balotelli is weighing down the Nazionale, and stressed that the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan striker is a very hardworking player and an asset for the national side.
The veteran midfielder suggested that disappointing matches are part and parcel of the profession, but maintained that there is nothing to doubt the extraordinary talent of the Manchester City-man or his dedication to the blue
shirt.
The Juventus playmaker went on to add that the Azzurri have an array of strikers with very distinct abilities at their disposal, and stressed that their contribution can work wonders in the Nazionale’s quest for the European crown.
While talking to the press, the 33-year-old said:
“I don’t understand why anyone would consider Balotelli a weight. He is an important player, just like the others, and tries to give his best for the team. We have several great strikers with different characteristics in the squad
and that can only be positive.”
Pirlo went on to hail the spectacular talent of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 is nothing less than a blessing for the team.
The Juventus playmaker stressed that the 28-year-old’s capacity to initiate attacking moves from the centre-back position has added another dimension to the Azzurri’s attack in the Euros.
“As for in defence, Daniele De Rossi is an added bonus with his ability to play there. He can start moves from the back and has a different approach to a traditional centre-back, so brings something extra.”
Italy will lock horns with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879 in their next Group C game of Euro 2012.
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