the second round of group games are usually more exciting ,as pressure mounts on the players to perform .Croatia sitting first place in group C are optimistic about qualifying for the round 16 of the tournament.managing a win against the republic of Ireland ,they sit a top of group C , and a win against Italy will almost grantees them a place in the last 16. its easier said then done,as Italy have largely improved since the last international tournament under manager Cesare Prandelli. an impressive display against Current world Champions Spain Italy are not taking anything for granted , in an recent press conference Prandelli had the following to say about the fixture :
"It's going to be the decisive match of the group.I've been saying for a while that Croatia is the most dangerous squad because it's the most unpredictable one. They change the way they play all the time, sometimes even from one half to another."
Croatia's Luca Modric has been put in an impressive performance and will look to add to that tonight against 2006 world cup champions Italy . subject to many transfer rumours its unclear weather he will leave club FC Tottenham. both Chelsea and Manchester united have been linked with the player in recent times.
"It's going to be the decisive match of the group.I've been saying for a while that Croatia is the most dangerous squad because it's the most unpredictable one. They change the way they play all the time, sometimes even from one half to another."
Croatia's Luca Modric has been put in an impressive performance and will look to add to that tonight against 2006 world cup champions Italy . subject to many transfer rumours its unclear weather he will leave club FC Tottenham. both Chelsea and Manchester united have been linked with the player in recent times.
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No real injury worries other the striker Ivica Olic for Croatia. Croatia coach may still be wondering on weather or not to start Experienced Defender josip Simunic.
Croatia must rely on individual skill as well as team work to take on Italy , they Must be care full not get carried away in throwing too many men forward as the Azzuri showed against spain they are great counter attacking side.
coach Cesare Prandelli has two major decisions to make, the first will come at the back as he must choose whether to retain Daniele De Rossi, who was impressive at the heart of the defence in their last match, or opt for Angelo Ogbonna and move the Roma star back into midfield.
His other dilemma is up front as he must pick between fielding Mario Balotelli or Antonio Di Natale. Balotelli looked frustrated and wasted a golden opportunity to open the scoring versus Spain, while the veteran Udinese star came off the bench to replace the youngster and netted the opening goal. However, Di Natale may not have a full 90 minutes in his legs at 34 years of age.
His other dilemma is up front as he must pick between fielding Mario Balotelli or Antonio Di Natale. Balotelli looked frustrated and wasted a golden opportunity to open the scoring versus Spain, while the veteran Udinese star came off the bench to replace the youngster and netted the opening goal. However, Di Natale may not have a full 90 minutes in his legs at 34 years of age.
Mario ballotelli must over come his demons. after being subject to racial abuse during the match against Spain. the Ghanaian born italian was left frustrated ,with the added misery of missing a golden chance to put his team ahead. Italy have a world class midfield and they wil utilize it to nullify both Modric and Rakitic , from there its all up to Pirlo as he can unlock any defense with sliding thrown ball.
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