The former national team coach feels that the Azzurri have ended up in a similar situation to their triumphant campaign in Germany six years ago
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Former Italy coach Marcello Lippi feels that the Azzurri's situation ahead of Euro 2012 is pretty similar to what happened before their successful 2006 World Cup campaign.
The national team's preparation for this summer's tournament has been disrupted by the Scommessopoli probe, while Italian football was rocked by the Calciopoli scandal six years ago.
Lippi sees plenty of similarities between the two tournaments, and has advised Cesare Prandelli and his men to remain calm.
"The current situation reminds me a bit of what happened in 2006. The only advice I can give Prandelli and the players is to stay calm and try to focus on Euro 2012," Lippi stated to TG1.
"I still remember that the week at Coverciano ahead of the 2006 World Cup wasn't easy for us either. However, I think that they will be able to focus on playing football, training and the Euros again as soon as they take off for Poland."
Italy start Euro 2012 with the Group C match against Spain on June 10, before taking on Croatia four days later, and Republic of Ireland on June 18.
