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So far we have analysed and stated the potential striking options for the Italian national team, having mentioned http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giampaolo-Pazzini-c14802.
Now we will discuss the old guard of Italian football. The first player that
Bettor.com will assess is Antonio Di Natale, who has been Udinese’s goal-scoring machine since he joined the club in 2004.
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The fitness of Di Natale cannot be put under question as the player has hardly had any niggling injuries in his career. Besides his fitness levels, it is astonishing to see the impact the Naples-born player
still has. He has been the highest goal-scorer at the Friulani for many seasons, and has racked up the Serie A Golden Boot on two consecutive occasions.
In reflection to his recent seasons, we also see that he has been the holder of the Golden Boot for the past two years and is in contention of retaining the accolade for the third season running.
Toto has been in impressive form yet again for the Zebrette, having scored on 19 occasions in the 26 Serie A matches and has assisted five times. He is only a goal behind the current top scorer of the Lega,
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029, who has racked 20 goals. With ten games still to go until the end of the season, it will not be a surprise if Di Natale surpasses the Swede.
Di Natale’s absence from the national squad is a puzzling one, especially given the rate at which the striker scores his goals. The Bianconeri forward has managed to score 26 goals for the campaign, and the
exclusion of a 30 plus goals-scorer is baffling.
Even though Prandelli has left the possibility of Di Natale’s selection open, it will be a surprise for many if he does not get selected.
Even more impressive stats for the striker is that he has scored 76 times in his 97 league appearances.
Given the striking inadequacies and the lack of experience in their strike force, the inclusion of the veteran would bring some much needed composure to the attacking line up of the Azzurri.
The 34-year-old boosts a decent scoring record for the Nazionale, having scored 10 times in his 36 appearances. His conversion rate is impressive as well, and he might prove to be difference for Prandelli
come Euro 2012.
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The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 lifted the World Cup in 2006. The playmaker has bucket loads of experience and has tasted international success with the national side
on numerous occasions too. The striker had concentrated on domestic competitions after the 2006 win, but he has spoken of his intent to return to the national team set up in their time of need.
Totti is an ever present threat in the opposition half, and is the superstar of Italian football. Prandelli has left the door open for the Roma veteran by stating that there is a chance of selecting the striker
if they fall short on options come selection date.
Il Capitano is still feared throughout Europe and his presence could give the Azzurri squad the boost they need to become the European Champions.
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