a écrit le 19 juin 2013 à 14h59 Cesare Prandelli has been experimenting with different selections and formations for the Italian national side recently, still trying to determine how best to integrate the players at his disposal. With so much strength in midfield the coach has been spoiled for choice, trying to move the Azzurri away from the 4-3-1-2, but without yet knowing the best alternative.
His most recent tinkering was evident in Italy's opening Confederations Cup game against Mexico, where he used a Christmas tree formation, or 4-3-2-1, for the first time. Mario Balotelli played at its tip, while Emanuele Giaccherini and Claudio Marchisio played as an attacking midfield duo in support. After a 2-1 victory and a reasonably good performance, there are signs that Prandelli could have made progress in his quest to find the Azzurri's winning formula.
His most recent tinkering was evident in Italy's opening Confederations Cup game against Mexico, where he used a Christmas tree formation, or 4-3-2-1, for the first time. Mario Balotelli played at its tip, while Emanuele Giaccherini and Claudio Marchisio played as an attacking midfield duo in support. After a 2-1 victory and a reasonably good performance, there are signs that Prandelli could have made progress in his quest to find the Azzurri's winning formula.
