Bulgaria v Italy

Prandelli stands by his selection

September 7, 2012
By Adam Digby
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has defended his team selection ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria after earmarking seven Juventus players to start the match and handing the number ten shirt to Sebastian Giovinco.

The Italian media, as is often the case, are using the 'ItalJuve' moniker to describe Prandelli's team, not only for the inclusion of so many Turin-based players but because he has also decided to continue with the 3-5-2 formation with which Juve won the Scudetto ...

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