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04-09-2005, 23:30
explains Gilardino snub
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Source: Football Italia
Marcello Lippi tried to explain the reasoning behind Alberto Gilardino’s exclusion, but won't call up replacements for the suspended players.
“My decision was based on our training sessions, as I didn’t see Gilardino look particularly sharp of late,” insisted the Coach after the Milan star was left in the stands for the 1-1 draw at Hampden Park. “Did he take it badly? On the contrary, he thanked me for the reasons I gave.”
This contrasts markedly with the version of events given by Gilardino earlier today, as he stated that it was a shock to him. “I only found out I would be watching the game at around midday,” he said. “I was given no explanation, but that’s part of football. The Coach’s decision is final.”
The Italian Press has put the blame for the poor performance squarely on Lippi’s shoulders, as tactical choices and inexperienced players took many by surprise. It’s an attitude that has clearly made an impact on the former Juventus boss, who pushed RAI cameras away after today’s Press Conference.
“I think our display in Scotland was a step forward,” insisted the tactician. “I saw a team that played positive football and was taken by surprise on Kenny Miller’s goal. Our only disappointing period was between the 20th and 35th minutes in the first half, but after the break we showed courage, grit and desire to ensure Scotland were happy to get away with a draw.”
Vincenzo Iaquinta was chosen to replace Gilardino in the starting line-up, leaving aside Fiorentina’s on-form hitman Luca Toni.
“I chose Iaquinta for his pace that in my view completed a trident attack that already had technique, quality and creativity. Vincenzo gave the team depth like no-one else.”
The next test is in Belarus on Wednesday and, with Norway’s 3-2 victory in Slovenia, it’s one they must win to avoid seeing their two-point lead eradicated altogether. Gianluca Zambrotta and Daniele De Rossi return to Italy as they are suspended, but Lippi is surprisingly not calling in any replacements.
“We do not need other players to complete the squad,” he insisted. “I have faith in Cristian Zaccardo and Daniele Bonera, who are young and making their mark on the international stage.”
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Source: Football Italia
Marcello Lippi tried to explain the reasoning behind Alberto Gilardino’s exclusion, but won't call up replacements for the suspended players.
“My decision was based on our training sessions, as I didn’t see Gilardino look particularly sharp of late,” insisted the Coach after the Milan star was left in the stands for the 1-1 draw at Hampden Park. “Did he take it badly? On the contrary, he thanked me for the reasons I gave.”
This contrasts markedly with the version of events given by Gilardino earlier today, as he stated that it was a shock to him. “I only found out I would be watching the game at around midday,” he said. “I was given no explanation, but that’s part of football. The Coach’s decision is final.”
The Italian Press has put the blame for the poor performance squarely on Lippi’s shoulders, as tactical choices and inexperienced players took many by surprise. It’s an attitude that has clearly made an impact on the former Juventus boss, who pushed RAI cameras away after today’s Press Conference.
“I think our display in Scotland was a step forward,” insisted the tactician. “I saw a team that played positive football and was taken by surprise on Kenny Miller’s goal. Our only disappointing period was between the 20th and 35th minutes in the first half, but after the break we showed courage, grit and desire to ensure Scotland were happy to get away with a draw.”
Vincenzo Iaquinta was chosen to replace Gilardino in the starting line-up, leaving aside Fiorentina’s on-form hitman Luca Toni.
“I chose Iaquinta for his pace that in my view completed a trident attack that already had technique, quality and creativity. Vincenzo gave the team depth like no-one else.”
The next test is in Belarus on Wednesday and, with Norway’s 3-2 victory in Slovenia, it’s one they must win to avoid seeing their two-point lead eradicated altogether. Gianluca Zambrotta and Daniele De Rossi return to Italy as they are suspended, but Lippi is surprisingly not calling in any replacements.
“We do not need other players to complete the squad,” he insisted. “I have faith in Cristian Zaccardo and Daniele Bonera, who are young and making their mark on the international stage.”