I have serious doubts that Italy even makes it out of the group stage in South Africa. If Rossi, Cassano, and Pazzini was our starting attack, then I would give the thought of a 5th star some consideration, but Lippi has been nothing short of a bust since returning. It's really disappointing to see where Italy is right now. Then again, that sounds like what everyone was saying in 2005 before Italy completely dismantled Holland and Germany in the run up to the World Cup.
I agree....Lippi has done nothing but piss me off over and over again. I would love to see the attack of Rossi, Cassano and Pazzini....love it. Oh well...you never know. With our defense, we are always in it.
This team knows how to advance in the world cup. With Buffon on his A game again I think this team will do well. The only teams I think will give Italy trouble would be Brazil and Spain. I think we match up well with anyone one else. I also agree we need a Cassano, Rossi, Pazzini attack for me to think they will take the cup. But again this is a seasoned team who knows what needs to be done and I think sometimes it leads to them not looking as good as they could. On the road to repeat baby