The final two Group matches of the Confederations Cup will be played this evening simultaneously,Group BItaly vs Brazil (at 20:30)Egypt vs USA (at 20:30)FIFA previews:Italy-Brazil previewMarcello Lippi's side now find themselves level on three points with the Egyptians, three behind their opponents on Sunday, which means that even if they beat Brazil they could still conceivably go out of the tournament. And as a look at the history books reveals, the Brazilians have a habit of dashing Azzurri hopes on big occasions, having won their two FIFA World Cup™ Final meetings in 1970 and 1994. read more...Egypt-USA previewEgypt head into their clash with USA in Rustenburg in high spirits, fresh on from a shock win over world champions Italy last time out. The Stars and Stripes, for their part, are suffering through a dreadful run of form and poor results here in South Africa, having lost both of their games thus far. read more...Additional CommentsLooks like Lippi is going to make several changes to the Azzurri starting XI but I can't say I agree with all his choices, including replacing Fabio Grosso with Liverpool's Andrea Dossena.I do like the potential switch from Gattuso to Riccardo Montolivo but don't like the obstinant decision of sticking with big man Luca Toni upfront with support of Alberto Gilardino and Mauro Camoranesi on the flanks.Related Posts
i agree no more luca freakin toni
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expected starting line-ups
Juventus: A. Manninger; Z. Grygera, F. Cannavaro, G. Chiellini, F. Grosso; F. Melo, C. Poulsen; H. Salihamidzic,Diego, C. Marchisio, Amauri
AC Milan: Dida; I. Abate, A. Nesta, Thiago Silva, L. Antonini; G. Gattuso, M. Ambrosini; D. Beckham, A. Pirlo, Ronaldinho; M. Borriello
Davide Lanzafame (Parma) Juventus are considering recalling their part-owned forward from Parma, Football Italia reports
Alexandre Pato (AC Milan) Pato, Clarence Seedorf and Gianluca Zambrotta are all expected to miss Milan's weekend match with Juventus, Football Italia reports.
Tommaso Rocchi (Lazio) Rocchi is not expected to leave Lazio despite interest from other clubs, Goal.com reports.
David Trezegue t (Juventus) Trezeguet has been ruled out for at least a month after an ankle injury against Parma, Goal.com reports.
Patrick Vieira (Internazionale) Vieira is set to undergo a medical exam with Manchester City Thursday afternoon after agreeing to an 18-month contract, reports Sky Sports.
Atletico Madrid today signed Juventus midfielder Tiago on loan until the end of the season
Cristian Eugen Chivu (Internazionale) Chivu underwent surgery after suffering a skull fracture when he and Chievo forward Sergio Pellisier collided going for a loose ball, Goal.com reports.
Marius Stankevicius (Sampdoria) The Lithuanian wing back has moved from Sampdoria to Sevilla on loan, Goal.com reports.
Alessandro Faiolhe Amantino (Internazionale) Mancini could soon find himself back with Roma as there is talk of a trade that would send Julio Baptista in the other direction, Football Italia reports.
Julio Baptista (Roma) - Baptista could be on his way to Inter as the Roma bench warmer may soon fill the same role in Milan, Football Italia reports.
Andrea Dossena (Napoli) Dossena has ended up where he wanted to go all along as Napoli have signed him.
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i agree no more luca freakin toni