‘SAN SIRO CAN MAKE BIG IMPACT’

Gazzetta dello Sport asked eight Italy legends the key to reaching the World Cup... GIANCARLO ANTOGNONI –

WINNER, SPAIN 82: “We have to be positive. Let’s forget the past and use energy and dynamism to get us to Russia, with our extra player: the San

Siro.” FRANCO BARESI – WINNER, SPAIN 82:

“The crowd will help. We are not looking for an impossible comeback, but an intelligent match, which we must approach with optimism. But it won’t be easy to keep cool, because there is a lot of negativity in the air.” GIUSEPPE BERGOMI – WINNER,

SPAIN 82: “The team has not recovered since Spain – they still seem scared and confused. But I played in a lot of difficult matches where we had to win. Everyone inside of themselves has to find the right determination: more than tactics, what counts is being calm and not

getting anxious.” ANDREA PIRLO – WINNER, GERMANY 2006: “You need patience and quick thinking. I would play more offensively with a 4-3-3. Give Lorenzo Insigne a free role in the final 30 metres.” FRANCO CAUSIO – WINNER, SPAIN 82: “The team is missing quality. Jorginho? If you call him up, you have to play him! 4-2-4? I say no – we don’t have the right players.” ALDO SERENA – THIRD, ITALIA 90: “We need clear heads and brave hearts. The ideal second striker is Eder. He is dynamic and quick against the big Swedish centre-backs” MARCO TARDELLI – WINNER, SPAIN 82:

“Insigne cannot be left out. He gives you more because he dribbles, shoots, provides assists. The comeback is possible, but we have to play without fear and, above all, put people in their correct positions.” DINO ZOFF – WINNER, SPAIN 82:

“They are excellent players but have to be a real team. They need to feel the responsibility of the moment, and not underestimate Sweden, and all go forward together.”