Clubfoot: Balotelli and Pirlo kick 18 times and miss all the training

Midfielder and striker disappointed in activity finishes, on Monday at the Arena das Dunas. Azzurra need a draw against Uruguay                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Italy: training completions (Photo: Carlos A. Ferrari)

If it depends on the workout on Monday, the Italians can start praying for a draw against Uruguay, Tuesday, at 13h at the Arena das Dunas in Natal. Top players Azzurra, the midfielder Pirlo and striker Mario Balotelli missed all shots at work finalizing the preparation for ending the duel worth one of the vacancies in Group D of the World Cup.

Each hit the ball nine times. Sirigu and Perin, reservations Buffon, made some saves, but most of the attempts went over the goal. Pirlo sent a lock on, and Balotelli stamped indent. The distance was not major. The beacon was placed on the half-moon, and the players were positioned in the center circle.

Even the reserves had a satisfactory recovery. Insigne, Candreva, Aquilani and Cerci were others who participated and also disappointed. The work lasted about 20 minutes.

Balotelli, with the ball at his feet, participates in the training session at the Arena das Dunas (Photo: Carlos Augusto Ferrari)

After scoring against England, Balotelli disappoint against Costa Rica. Super Mario missed three clear chances to put the Azzurri ahead. After the first time, did the Ticos 1-0 and held the result in the final step.

The coach Cesare Prandelli, moreover, should strengthen the attack. In training on Sunday at Frasqueirão, the commander put Immobile in the industry. However, he did not confirm the lineup at the press conference this Monday at the Arena das Dunas.