Tip of the day

Egypt vs Italy 2 LostI was really surprised to see the bookies have offered 1.65 for Italy to win this match. The reason of course is the poor play against USA and three goals scored by Egyptians against Brazil. However, to score against Brazil is something different to score against Italy. I am not saying that Italians are better than Brazil, but they are definitely wiser.

One more thing the Azzurri know what they will meet tonight and the preparation is already made. "There will be some changes, but I won't reveal what changes," said Marcello Lippi for newspaper in Italy. "I will not make the formation with the match against Brazil in mind, only the one against Egypt. I will use the best possible line-up because a defeat would make the match against the Brazilians very difficult."

Egypt has their problem as Ahmed Al Muhamadi is suspended for the match. Here are possible line-ups according to goals.com:

Egypt: El Hadari; H. Said, Gomaa, I. Said, Moawad; Shawky, Hassan, Fathi, Rabou, Treika; Zidan, in 4-5-1 formation.

Italy: Buffon; Zambrotta, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Grosso; Gattuso, Pirlo, De Rossi; Rossi; Gilardino, Iaquinta, in 4-3-1-2 formation.

18.06.2009. 09:39