06-25-2014, 01:41 PM
I'm not sure why Balotelli is the way he is, but he's too unpredictable. I actually thought for Italy he was a different person. He worked hard for the shirt, often played up top by himself, gave his body up, didn't do too many stupid things, and didn't act out.
This tournament I just felt like whatever brains he had, he lost. He looked lost up top, frustrated, and that any moment he court hurt someone or get a red. He did nothing on the field, and the yellow he got forced Prandelli's hand. His actions of sitting on the bus by himself, if true, are silly. Like a child.
I cannot help but keep reminiscing over Italy 2006. Balanced squad, stronger at the back and in midfield... I mean, yes, there were many legends on the team (Nesta, Cannavaro, Gattuso, Pirlo, Totti, Del Piero, Inzaghi), but also great role players in Perrotta, Camoranesi, Grosso, and Materazzi. Luca Toni, & Gilardino did their part too. Luca Toni was in his prime at the time, which was good for 32 goals per season.
The thing I remember most about those players are the defensive/tactical ingenious, as well as the tremendous
.. Italy simply needs to go back to that, and a more old fashioned coach like Capello. As for grass roots, yes, more emphasis on defense + younger development, giving them a chance in Serie A, etc.
I'm still very disappointed from yesterday. For me, the World Cup is over.
This tournament I just felt like whatever brains he had, he lost. He looked lost up top, frustrated, and that any moment he court hurt someone or get a red. He did nothing on the field, and the yellow he got forced Prandelli's hand. His actions of sitting on the bus by himself, if true, are silly. Like a child.
I cannot help but keep reminiscing over Italy 2006. Balanced squad, stronger at the back and in midfield... I mean, yes, there were many legends on the team (Nesta, Cannavaro, Gattuso, Pirlo, Totti, Del Piero, Inzaghi), but also great role players in Perrotta, Camoranesi, Grosso, and Materazzi. Luca Toni, & Gilardino did their part too. Luca Toni was in his prime at the time, which was good for 32 goals per season.
The thing I remember most about those players are the defensive/tactical ingenious, as well as the tremendous
.. Italy simply needs to go back to that, and a more old fashioned coach like Capello. As for grass roots, yes, more emphasis on defense + younger development, giving them a chance in Serie A, etc.I'm still very disappointed from yesterday. For me, the World Cup is over.
