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Italy Squad Will Change, But No Revolution - Marcello Lippi
The World Cup-winning boss believes that experience is a necessary component of his team...
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Aug 5, 2009 2:26:08 PM
Italy will soon play their first match since disappointing in the Confederations Cup in June, taking on Switzerland on August 12. Coach Marcello Lippi will make his list of call-ups this weekend and has promised changes, but not drastic ones.
"I am convinced we will have the chance to get revenge at the World Cup, without abandoning the players that have experience. Winning another World Cup would not be sensational, it would be exceptional," the ex-Juventus tactician told Sky Sport 24.
"If someone does not return to their top condition, then they will not be part of this group. However, the vast majority will be there.
"I am implementing a renewal, taking into account the extraordinary players that won the World Cup, but I do so out of conviction, not gratitude."
Lippi was quick to point out how quickly things can change in football, using Spain as a reference point.
"We accepted the compliments after the World Cup, now we must accept the criticism. It would be nice to always win, but that isn't possible.
"They [Spain] won a European Cup after 42 years and now there is 'Spainmania,' but we must remember the Spanish squad also did not win the World Cup in Germany, exiting in the quarter-finals.
"With a complete revolution it could take ten years to win - someone else may do that, not me."
Adam Scime, Goal.com
"I am convinced we will have the chance to get revenge at the World Cup, without abandoning the players that have experience. Winning another World Cup would not be sensational, it would be exceptional," the ex-Juventus tactician told Sky Sport 24.
"If someone does not return to their top condition, then they will not be part of this group. However, the vast majority will be there.
"I am implementing a renewal, taking into account the extraordinary players that won the World Cup, but I do so out of conviction, not gratitude."
Lippi was quick to point out how quickly things can change in football, using Spain as a reference point.
"We accepted the compliments after the World Cup, now we must accept the criticism. It would be nice to always win, but that isn't possible.
"They [Spain] won a European Cup after 42 years and now there is 'Spainmania,' but we must remember the Spanish squad also did not win the World Cup in Germany, exiting in the quarter-finals.
"With a complete revolution it could take ten years to win - someone else may do that, not me."
Adam Scime, Goal.com
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