Watch the Slovenia vs Italy live stream in the Euro 2012 Qualifier on 25/3/2011 in a top of the table clash in Group C as second place welcome first place in a fierce battle for qualifying rights on Friday. The hosts are hoping to usurp their visitors in the live online stream commentary and live online radio broadcast Euro 2012 Qualifier match between Slovenia and Italy by stealing a win which would put them level on points with the group leaders. Despite experiencing many changes in both playing and management staff, Italy will not be taken lightly by the Slovenians, whose coach has already made it clear that the Azzurris should still be highly respected. Many fans and press critics have already written the obituary for the Italian national side after a terrible first round exit in last year’s World Cup finals, but Slovenia boss Matjaz Kek knows that there is more to it than meets the eye. Kek also maintained that with the changes introduced by new Italy coach Cesare Prandelli, the football superpower can only go on to improve and regain their place amongst the top footballing nations not only in Europe but on the global level. Furthermore, the facts are laid bare for all to see – despite the supposed transition and problems, the Italians are currently top of Group C and have produced credible displays in qualifiers to suggest that they remain the team most likely to go through to the Euro 2012 finals in the face of challenges from Slovenia, Serbia and Northern Ireland.

Kek has urged his players to show respect to their opponents but not fear. The Slovenia boss noted that in a match between two equally matched teams, the little details could be the biggest factors in deciding who emerges with the points. The home side will be expected to force the pace of the match, remain aggressive and not allow the Italians any time on the ball in order to disrupt their rhythm. Former international and Slovenia legend Zlatko Zahovic has gone further by suggesting that the Italians will have no hope of beating his countrymen, airing his views which were opposite to that of Kek. The former Benfica and Valencia star explained that the Italy national team is currently going through a tumultous time and suffering from a dearth of young talent due to Serie A teams relying heavily on foreign players. Zahovic also pointed to the small pool of new quality Italian players available to Prandelli for selection, claiming that if players like Andrea Ranocchia are fielded against Slovenia, they would be beaten easily on Friday.

There is certainly no arrogance nor complacency displayed by the Azzurri ahead of the the live Euro 2012 Qualifier online streaming football match as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon stressed that the players were all wary of the threat posed by Slovenia. The Juventus keeper revealed that Italy were in no way clear favourites to win the game despite their reputation and praised their opponents for having several talented individuals as well as a powerful team ethic. Buffon and the rest of his teammates will have to do that without Mario Balotelli and Daniele De Rossi, both of whom were dropped by coach Cesare Prandelli from the squad. The former Fiorentina manager explained that both players had broken the Azzurri’s “code of ethics” in recent months but stopped short of claiming that they will never be considered for future selection under him. Balotelli was recently sent off while playing for Manchester City in the Europa League, while De Rossi has also been involved in several indiscretions with Roma. Since Prandelli took over as national team manager, the Azzurris have made steps to restore their tarnished reputation from the World Cup finals, losing just one match since their embarrassing exit last summer. The veteran coach has also managed to juggle the various temperament Italian talents such as Antonio Cassano, Balotelli, Giuseppe Rossi, De Rossi and more to form a consistent unit.

Prediction: Italy clearly are settling under Prandelli and while there is still much room for improvement, the Azzurri have become difficult to beat once again. They also have wildcards like Cassano who can turn any game on his day and the coach must be given credit for turning the Italy national team’s fortune around. Should Italy go on to beat Slovenia and seize a strong upper hand in Group C, it could be an almost miraculous rising from the ashes from last summer’s debacle. However, Slovenia have shown that they are no shrinking violets and their only limitation would be a possible lack of ambition moving forward. If Kek goes for broke and encourages his players to shed their inhibitions, then a fascinating match could unfold. Slovenia to draw 1-1 with Italy.

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