UEFA EURO U21 Championships

Sulejmani!!

Such a shame he went to the c**ts, he had a horrible year and got FAT! Still, amazing player. Hope he drops some weight and leave ajax asap.

if italy don't win the cup, i will be shocked, that team is better that their senior team.

I read in a preview to the tournament that he played as a defensive midfielder in the qualifying stages.

Why is De Ceglie playing in midfield, thought he was a left-back?

The most interesting game of the opening round this.

Cesc Soler wrote:I read in a preview to the tournament that he played as a defensive midfielder in the qualifying stages.

Why is De Ceglie playing in midfield, thought he was a left-back?

The most interesting game of the opening round this.

I'm pretty sure Kacar has played CB a fair few times as well.

As for De Ceglie, I'm sure one of the Serie followers will know a bit more, but I think he is a LWB of sorts, and is often employed in midfield at Juve.

No room for Okaka Chuka

Calidad wrote:

Cesc Soler wrote:I read in a preview to the tournament that he played as a defensive midfielder in the qualifying stages.

Why is De Ceglie playing in midfield, thought he was a left-back?

The most interesting game of the opening round this.

I'm pretty sure Kacar has played CB a fair few times as well.

As for De Ceglie, I'm sure one of the Serie followers will know a bit more, but I think he is a LWB of sorts, and is often employed in midfield at Juve.

He can play alot of positions, DM, CB, RM, very good potential, can also score goals.

He will end up DM, he started as a striker, very good engine, tough player too.

Calidad wrote:

Cesc Soler wrote:I read in a preview to the tournament that he played as a defensive midfielder in the qualifying stages.

Why is De Ceglie playing in midfield, thought he was a left-back?

The most interesting game of the opening round this.

I'm pretty sure Kacar has played CB a fair few times as well.

As for De Ceglie, I'm sure one of the Serie followers will know a bit more, but I think he is a LWB of sorts, and is often employed in midfield at Juve.

He can play both, LB and LW... these days, he usually plays as a winger,tho i prefer him as an attacking LB.

Surprised that Abate is on the bench, rather see him play than De Ceglie in the midfield.

Messiah wrote:if italy don't win the cup, i will be shocked, that team is better that their senior team.

i think this game is between the 2 best teams in this championship.... at least on paper.

Giovinco!!!!!!!!! good save

Italy impressive so far. Very mature team indeed. Apart from Balotelli, who could get himself send off.

Italy playing well, but not taking their chances... serbia are very well organised, balotelli is heavily marked - not able to do his usual.

Serbian keeper Brkic is having a great game!

How do you rate Balotelli, bluenine? Haven't seen enough of him, but he looks to have it all. Skill, physique, pace...

HT 0-0.

Quite an enjoyable first half. Been a fair bit of quality play in both sides, but equally, both teams have defended well.

Brochetti has probably been the standout imo. De Ceglie has also been energetic.

Jaime wrote:

Axeslammer wrote:

You're talking about Marcus Berg ?

Although anyone who bids 20M+ can immediately have him

I thought you liked him?

I think he's a good player, but I also think he's got a mean streak and his heart isn't at FC Groningen.

So he can fuck off for all I care....as long as we get paid big time

De Guzman wrote:How do you rate Balotelli, bluenine? Haven't seen enough of him, but he looks to have it all. Skill, physique, pace...

HT 0-0.

Balotelli IMO is the most talented young Italian player - has every attribute required, specially for a support striker. Also the experience at this young an age at the highest level with Inter.... the only thing holdng him back a bit is his attitude. Thats the reason Santon (also 18, who debuted for Inter a year after Balotelli) is in the Azzurri squad in South Africa, and Balotelli is here. Talent wise, Balotelli is better than any striker the Azzurri have in the confed squad (perhaps apart from Rossi & Iaquinta).

Calidad wrote:Quite an enjoyable first half. Been a fair bit of quality play in both sides, but equally, both teams have defended well.

Brochetti has probably been the standout imo. De Ceglie has also been energetic.

Bocchetti, the commentators keep gettin his name wrong.

De Ceglie is so much like a young Maldini, he brings back nostalgic memories.... he should be playing LB, with Criscito in the central defence!!

Giovinco is looking good too... the only players underperforming are Acquafresca, Balotelli and Cigarini so far.

Way too much play acting by Giovinco!!!!

bluenine wrote:

De Guzman wrote:How do you rate Balotelli, bluenine? Haven't seen enough of him, but he looks to have it all. Skill, physique, pace...

HT 0-0.

Balotelli IMO is the most talented young Italian player - has every attribute required, specially for a support striker. Also the experience at this young an age at the highest level with Inter.... the only thing holdng him back a bit is his attitude. Thats the reason Santon (also 18, who debuted for Inter a year after Balotelli) is in the Azzurri squad in South Africa, and Balotelli is here. Talent wise, Balotelli is better than any striker the Azzurri have in the confed squad (perhaps apart from Rossi & Iaquinta).

Good strikers need to be a bit of a bastard/c*nt. What he needs to get rid off is picking up too many cards. Don't know what he's like off the pitch. The right mind set is key.

Berg can be a c**t too. He'll get there. Top striker.

I'm worried when a striker is too nice. Like Bergy early on in his carreer. Or Castaignos (Holland & Feyenoord u17 striker, who's freaking amazing) wish he was less of a choirboy.

Mario

Oh Giovinco!!!!! That was a sitter!!!! Great first touch, woeful finish!

Balotelli OUT, Abate IN..... good move... Tho it should ve been Cigarini, but I guess things are not really desperate.... a draw will not be a poor result

Saving Balotelli for Sweden? Pity he goes off. Maybe a precaution because of his card

De Guzman wrote:Saving Balotelli for Sweden? Pity he goes off. Maybe a precaution because of his card

More coz he was not working out today I think

Andreolli

Very good match.

Great save by Consigli! two close shaves for Italy... what a game this is, can't be;lieve I am watching U21s!! This is international world cup quality stuff!!!

Just wow!!!!

& both teams still going for it, despite 0-0 being a good result for both. Guess the previous encounter has something to do with it. Quality stuff indeed.

Both teams should qualify from this group. Sweden & Belarus are nowhere near. Kacar, the new Ballack

Pundits on Sky just said the game was boring..I only watched the 2nd half and thought it was a pretty good game.

Just wanted to watch the little fella run around. The next Juninho he is