"If Gattuso is Italy's main man, then I'm a priest." said Spain Head Coach Luis Aragones and Gattuso not remaining quiet...

By Anna Italia
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Is the psychological war from Spain Head Coach Luis Aragones working?   Yes.

I have been following the news form Spain "Telediario," and the Italian news "RAI ITALIA" and both report extensively on what Aragones says, especially the most commentated about the absence from Italy and Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso. 

          

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Since Gattuso is missing the  EURO 2008 Quarterfinals SPAIN - ITALY, Aragones in a press conference said, "If Gattuso is Italy's main man, then I'm a priest."  In other words, Aragones doesn't think Gattuso's absence will be felt despite considering a gladiator. 

Well, today, our Roaring Lion commented, "I'll take Aragones remarks as a compliment, because he said I'm a fighter and I fight to the end. Well, he's right, I'm a tough team player and I take his words as a compliment.  Will my absence be felt? They'll miss Pirlo, because there's no one else like him." 

I agree with Gattuso that our Pirlo is unique, too bad Pirlo is also missing this crucial match too against Spain for suspension like Gattuso.


Of course Gattuso feels desperate for not being able to play in this crucial match. After all, he is our gladiator, the roaring lion defending the team with his   Point is that Aragones is using psychological tactics to get into our players.

Funny how Gattuso at the end said that Aragones is already too old to become a priest and instead he should rejoice the rest of his life living as a normal man.  That was a good punch!  Don't you think?

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Posted by Anna Italia at 6/20/2008 1:08 PM
Categories: AC Milan, Italian National Team, General Soccer News, Euro 2008
 
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  • 6/20/2008 2:59 PM Pietro wrote:
    That's our man! Gattuso might not been a Pirlo, but his character on the field can change the whole team and lift up their spirit to fight when they feel like giving up. Aragones must be glad our Gattuso is not playing and i agree with Gattuso, Aragones should enjoy the rest of his years.
    What's your take?
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  • 6/21/2008 4:04 PM Milan99 Azzurri Girl wrote:
    OUR ROARING LION, he answered very well!!! Aragones: we might have lost one Lion but we have other 22 roaring lions!!!!
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