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| Italy: Rossi in, Gamberini out |
Tuesday 10 February, 2009 |
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Giuseppe Rossi is set to feature in Italy's attacking trident this evening, but defender Alessandro Gamberini could miss out on a seat on the bench.
The Azzurri take on Brazil in a high profile friendly at the Emirates Stadium - the home of Arsenal.
Marcello Lippi's men have been training at Queens Park Rangers' ground this afternoon ahead of the evening's entertainment.
The latest reports from journalists watching Lippi's session suggest that Villarreal hitman Rossi is set to start alongside Mauro Camoranesi and Luca Toni with Simone Pepe and Alberto Gilardino starting on the bench.
Gamberini may not even get a substitute's place as he is suffering from a muscular complaint and had to sit out training.
“The game against Brazil will allow me to see how the new men are growing,” Lippi said on Rai.
“It will also show me how much spirit the world champions still have.
“However, it must be remembered that this game has arrived just six months after my return while the previous tests against Germany and Holland came much later.”
Italy (probable): Buffon; Zambrotta, Legrottaglie, Cannavaro, Grosso; Perrotta, Pirlo, De Rossi; Camoranesi, Toni, Rossi
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