We are playing in Florence where the people are passionate about soccer and a lot will depend on their support.

I'm saddened about the players that have had to pull out. But this group has quality and we will be able to replace even the absence of our most important players.

When he has resolved his problems, Cassano will return, ... Something may change. I'm not saying that because I know what it is but because the deadline is tomorrow.

It would be a mistake to consider this match simply a formality,

That was a Ghana in disguise, because it was missing several players. They're going to want to surprise us.

After the win in the Netherlands we said we would have liked it if the World Cup began right away. Three months later we have the same energy. Games like these help convince us that we're strong and not inferior to anyone.