is he experienced enough to lead Italy?
he only led Livorno's team in serie A.
anyway I rate him
6/10
2006-10-30 02:36:06 · 11 answers · asked by Made in Italy 4 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
7.5/10
Far too early to tell. The initial losses to Croatia (friendly) and France, together with Lithuania's suprise draw in Naples, set the usual alarm bells off in the press, who are naturally hungry to post anything and everything..
However, given Italy's late recovery from the WC triumph and slow start to Serie A, it was ominous that points would be dropped.
However, with 2 wins and Scotland's loss in Kiev, meant that the group is wide open again. It also appears to allow the 2 WC Finalists, to each have 2 slots for qualification, instead of fighting for just the 1 left.
As for Donadoni's lack of experience, this is a valid point. However, Italy is no ordinary team like Israel, maybe Russia or Greece. There the manager has a greater role to play, in selecting the best 11, given the lack of world class players in the country.
He must have a proper strategy and be able to motivate his players into playing above their usual selves.
For Donadoni, the first 11 almost picks itself. Even any reserve is good enough to come in and contribute. He basically needs to get his tactics, style of play and formations right.
Being young, he is closer to the players. Having been a top player, players will look up to him, as he was probably one of their idols, when they were teenagers.
Thus far he has gotten the Azzurri to play a more attacking style, as opposed to the defensive one of previous managers.
With Italy bagging a major trophy after 24 years, the pressure to succeed is down-played.
Even if they fail to win Euro 2008, it won't be the end of the world, so long as the team plays well, and reaches the latter stage of the tournament.
Hiring younger former players is the latest trend to hit Europe. This is as good a time as any, for the Azzurri to try this new concept. Succeed and it will create another option for future selection of managers. Fail, then a quick return to the 'old method' of keeping things tight at the back, and avoiding defeat at all costs.
2006-10-30 03:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
5 of 10
2006-10-30 12:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by angelina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5/10
2006-10-30 10:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
7
2006-10-30 10:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by foongwk140804 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the Italian team is so much bigger than him.
Italy won the world cup thanks to the crucial changes that Lippi made like
Materazzi substitutes Nesta and score a goal against Czech.
Iaquinta in Ghana enter and score.
Alex against Germany
he always knew what to do .
Donadoni doesnt know how to deal with the matches yet .
so 5,5 /10
2006-10-30 10:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
-10/10
2006-10-30 13:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by ZZ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Emma & Juventina!
Im gonna give him a 6/10! He needs to pick the right formation.. and stuff he needs some time.. but he doesnt compare to Lippi! Lippi is the greatest
2006-10-30 16:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by мяs. мαтεяαzzι 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's not Lippi but you have to admit he's getting better, he only needs time to adjust to the team.
I'll give him a 6/10
2006-10-30 10:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by Juventina 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A 6, when he first started I didn't like him whatsoever but now he is ok. If he keeps on doing what he has been doing for the last two games then I'm fine with him.
2006-10-30 12:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you. 6/10, the first couple of games with him, they lost, but now theyre winning so yeah. :)
yeah, hes not as good as lippi, but hes not that bad.
2006-10-30 19:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by doober 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋