The head coach of the Italian national team went on to explain that it was an extremely crucial time for them and they cannot afford to take half fit players along.
The exclusion of many players who were important figures in the European Championship of 2012 has raised quite a few eyebrows and the former Fiorentina manager explained his decision in the press conference before the qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup started.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937 has people talking, as the two players proved to have a great chemistry between them. The former Viola tactician went on to explain that the new Nerazzurri striker had conceded that
he was not fully fit, so it was only logical to drop him from the squad.
However, Prandelli reiterated that this did not mean that the striker does not have a future with the national team; he stated that if he performs according to the high standards he has set for himself, he will definitely come under the radar for selection
again.
He was quoted to have said:
“Cassano has said that he is currently only at 50-60 per cent and, at this moment, I don’t have time to recover players because we need to win games to qualify.”
Prandelli commented that there was a lot at stake in these qualifiers and he could not afford to choose players who are not playing to their full potential. He further went on to state:
“I can’t take any risks in these qualifying games with players who are not in perfect physical condition. There is a lot at stake here.”
He further highlighted that it was not only Cassano who was dropped but other players were as well, and he cited the example of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giorgio-Chiellini-c14963 and Thiago Motta, by stating:
“Giorgio Chiellini and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Motta-c34897 haven’t been picked because they are not at their best after Euro 2012 too.”
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