Football Shorts - Episode 45 ITALY PREPARE FOR EURO QUALIFIER AGAINST LITHUANIA

Lithuania was preparing for their Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy, standing 5th in Group B. They had recently beaten Georgia but would miss goalkeeper Zadrunas Kasamaskas. Coach Algimantas Liubinskas had a good defensive record but struggled with victories. Italy, having drawn with Lithuania previously, aimed to avoid a repeat. Coach Donnodoni planned changes after a lackluster win against the Faroe Islands, with players like Tommaso Rocci and Alessandro Del Piero underperforming. Gennaro Gattuso faced exclusion due to a yellow card.

What was Lithuania's position in Group B before their match against Italy?

• 7th

• 3rd

• 1st

• 5th

What was the result of Italy's previous home match against Lithuania?

• Lithuania won 1-0

• It was a 1-1 draw

• It was a 0-0 draw

• Italy won 2-0

What was coach Donnodoni's main concern for the upcoming match against Lithuania?

• Travel fatigue

• Repeating the previous draw

• Injuries to key players

• Weather conditions

Which player was ineffective in the left wing position against the Faroe Islands?

• Saulios Mikulinas

• Tommaso Rocci

• Alessandro Del Piero

• Gennaro Gattuso

Why was Gennaro Gattuso facing the possibility of being left out of the team?

• He requested a break

• He was injured

• He received a yellow card

• He was out of form