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.

I have always received the maximum availability from Peruzzi, ... He is the right element to guarantee technical quality and charisma in this group.

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.

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

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.