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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
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Nice ass

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      pass*

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
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        Nice save 😉

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      2. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
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        Sub conscious speaking

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    2. Forza
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Those blue shorts are flattering.

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    3. Epic Fail
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      Smells nice.

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    4. George Sillett
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      Thank you.

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    5. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
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      Implants, I'd say.

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  2. TJ_777
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    Only fpl owners have giacherini I think so it's ok

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  3. Lallana_
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    Giaccherini hype! What a touch and finish!

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  4. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

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

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  5. Total Foot 5
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    fellaini starting and mertens and dembele in bench is not right.

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  6. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Italian system is effective

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  7. Nice1Cyrille
    • 14 Years
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    The only Italian in my team scores! 😎

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  8. Cheeseoid
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    • 13 Years
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    Giaccherini captain!

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    1. GoonerByron
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      High 5! 😀

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      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 13 Years
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        Up high!

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  9. Dušan Citizen
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    • 12 Years
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    Belgium would easily win EURO if they have better coach.

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    1. Bubz
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      LOL wot

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    2. Hibbo
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      Aye because he plays the game for them.

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    3. Epic Fail
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      lol

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    4. Defcons are for Kinnear
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      Based on last 35 mins there not wining anything

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    5. Wilshere Knowledge
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      9 years, 10 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
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        9 years, 10 months ago

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

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    6. Piggs Boson
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      They are young, give them time.

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      1. JØ
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 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_
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Belgium getting bossed

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    • JoshHuntCUFC
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      What was Giac's price tag?

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      1. Jay_
          9 years, 10 months ago

          5

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      2. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Where was Courtois going?

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
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          Liverpool

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      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
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        Donkey 😀

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      4. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
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        Pelle lol

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      5. Leaf
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        • 16 Years
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        Taxi for Wilmotts

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

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        1. ★Kuntheman★
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          9 years, 10 months ago

          Definitely not Dier or Schar.

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          1. RoyaleBlue
            • 14 Years
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            Sticking with Rodriguez, Juanfran and Hector as big hitters

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        2. KingNidge
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          This Giaccherini chap is mighty tempting may be my transfer

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      7. ★Kuntheman★
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        Yeah...I might be wildcarding...

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        1. Piggs Boson
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          9 years, 10 months ago

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

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      8. George Sillett
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        9 years, 10 months ago

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

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      9. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

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

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      10. Lallana_
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        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
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          9 years, 10 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
            • 14 Years
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            Well done on those selections mate

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        2. Piggs Boson
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          9 years, 10 months ago

          Is Giaccherini classed as a defender?!!

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          1. RoyaleBlue
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            Yep...

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            1. Piggs Boson
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              Damn, missed that one....

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          2. KingNidge
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            Yep

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        3. tm245
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          As good as it gets, well done.

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        4. Lallana_
          • 12 Years
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          Thanks guys. Really jammy though haha 🙂

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      11. BlzE_94
        • 11 Years
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        Captain Junuzovic or Rui.P?

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        1. ★Kuntheman★
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          I'd go Patricio

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      12. ★Kuntheman★
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        United and Chelsea defense will be gold next season.

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        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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          Extra minute stoppage for Clattenburg lecture

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      13. Rolls-Royce
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        Only if they had Veratti fit.

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
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          Verratti Motta Marchisio

          Better than most midfields in the tournament. 😀

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      14. tm245
        • 14 Years
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        Team Italia, did we all get Giaccherini?

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      15. Sif
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

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

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        1. Epic Fail
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          9 years, 10 months ago

          You're a bit flat too.

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      16. Mr Sarcastic
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        Who has been kidnapped or why there is Liam Neeson picture in this article?

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      17. ★Kuntheman★
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        Almost for KDB

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        1. Epic Fail
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          Was nowhere near scoring.

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      18. Total Foot 5
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        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
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          9 years, 10 months ago

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

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      19. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
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        Wow, Giaccherini actually scored. Another lad who was in one of my drafts 😉

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      20. Rolls-Royce
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        Best game of the Euro so far?

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        1. Lallana_
          • 12 Years
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          Wales v Slovakia

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