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Dugout Discussion – Belgium vs Italy

13 June 2016 1868 comments
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Monday’s final Euro 2016 tie sees Fifa’s second highest ranked side Belgium square up to 2012 Euros finalist Italy.

Both sides come into the match in confident mood having topped their qualifying groups and ending their pre-tournament friendly preparations unbeaten. While Belgium defeated Norway 3-2 and drew 1-1 with Finland, Italy recorded wins against Scotland and Finland.

Marc Wilmots’ team are set to rely heavily on Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who created more chances than any other player during qualification. Along with Chelsea’s Eden Hazard he was also the Red Devils’ top scorer in qualifying with five goals.

Antonio Conte’s Italy were one of only four sides, alongside England, Austria and Romania, to be undefeated in qualifying. They did this despite not having a regular goal scorer, with Southampton striker Graziano Pelle the Azzuri’s top scorer in qualifying with just three goals.

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  1. Piggs Boson
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Nice ass

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    1. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 4 months ago

      pass*

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Nice save 😉

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      2. Lallana_
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Sub conscious speaking

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    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Those blue shorts are flattering.

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    3. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Smells nice.

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    4. George Sillett
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you.

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    5. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Implants, I'd say.

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  2. TJ_777
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Only fpl owners have giacherini I think so it's ok

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  3. Lallana_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Giaccherini hype! What a touch and finish!

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  4. tm245
    10 years, 4 months ago

    So this is what it felt like to own Schar or Dier!

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  5. Total Foot 5
    10 years, 4 months ago

    fellaini starting and mertens and dembele in bench is not right.

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  6. Defcons are for Kinnear
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Italian system is effective

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  7. Nice1Cyrille
    10 years, 4 months ago

    The only Italian in my team scores! 😎

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  8. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Giaccherini captain!

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    1. GoonerByron
      10 years, 4 months ago

      High 5! 😀

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      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Up high!

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  9. Dušan Citizen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Belgium would easily win EURO if they have better coach.

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    1. Bubz
      10 years, 4 months ago

      LOL wot

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    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Aye because he plays the game for them.

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    3. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      lol

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    4. Defcons are for Kinnear
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Based on last 35 mins there not wining anything

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    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Their team is very average...

      Miles behind Germany and Spain. I don't understand the obsession.

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      1. Epic Fail
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Has a lot of Premier League players, so they must be amazing.

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    6. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 4 months ago

      They are young, give them time.

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      1. JØ
        10 years, 4 months ago

        They said the same 2 years ago. Most of them are experienced, leading players in top European clubs now, should be doing much better.

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  10. Jay_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Belgium getting bossed

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  11. JoshHuntCUFC
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What was Giac's price tag?

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    1. Jay_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      5

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  12. Alan The Llama
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Where was Courtois going?

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    1. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Liverpool

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  13. THE Wild Rover
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Donkey 😀

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  14. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Pelle lol

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  15. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Taxi for Wilmotts

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  16. RoyaleBlue
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I will not knee jerk and just buy all the defenders that have scored, no matter how tempting

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely not Dier or Schar.

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Sticking with Rodriguez, Juanfran and Hector as big hitters

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    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      This Giaccherini chap is mighty tempting may be my transfer

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  17. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Yeah...I might be wildcarding...

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    1. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It's probably the optimum time to use it...

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  18. George Sillett
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Pelle and Lukaku think they are still in the FPL game.

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  19. Piggs Boson
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Fellaini needs to come off... jeez...

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  20. Lallana_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Defence is saving me. Schar (C), Dier, Giaccherini. The players I expected to score high didn't like Nolito and Rami.

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    1. RoyaleBlue
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I was gonna post there's gonna be some b**tard on here that owns Dier, Schar and Giaccherini 😉

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Well done on those selections mate

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    2. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Is Giaccherini classed as a defender?!!

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yep...

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        1. Piggs Boson
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Damn, missed that one....

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      2. KingNidge
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yep

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    3. tm245
      10 years, 4 months ago

      As good as it gets, well done.

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    4. Lallana_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys. Really jammy though haha 🙂

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  21. BlzE_94
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Captain Junuzovic or Rui.P?

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go Patricio

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  22. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    United and Chelsea defense will be gold next season.

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Extra minute stoppage for Clattenburg lecture

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  23. Rolls-Royce
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Only if they had Veratti fit.

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Verratti Motta Marchisio

      Better than most midfields in the tournament. 😀

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  24. tm245
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Team Italia, did we all get Giaccherini?

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  25. Sif
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is it me or are Belgium a bit flat..?

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    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You're a bit flat too.

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  26. Mr Sarcastic
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who has been kidnapped or why there is Liam Neeson picture in this article?

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  27. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Almost for KDB

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    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Was nowhere near scoring.

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  28. Total Foot 5
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Fellaini; anyone agree that him starting or even playing when you have the talents of:
    Mertens
    Dembele
    Carrasco (lesser talent)
    is just lack of rationale.

    even Benteke playing upfront w/ Lukaka could be an option instead of fellaii there. yes both are #9 but they coud play together.

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    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Be very harsh to drop him after all the effort he has gone to dying his hair

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  29. Jazz!
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wow, Giaccherini actually scored. Another lad who was in one of my drafts 😉

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  30. Rolls-Royce
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Best game of the Euro so far?

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    1. Lallana_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wales v Slovakia

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