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Old 06-13-2016, 12:52 PM   #409
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Italy with a very attacking 3-5-2. Belgium with De Bruyne, Hazard and Lukaku. This match might be really fun
Don't let that fool you, a Conte 3-5-2 is really an offensive version of a 5-3-2. Candreva and Darmian are going to be expected to play the entire pitch, will likely be providing most of the offensive pressure through crosses, but will also be tasked with a more defensive posture.

This is probably the worst crop of forwards in Italian footballing history, but defence wins tournaments, and having Buffon + the entire Juve back 3 means Italy is likely fielding the best defence in the tournament.
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