Prandelli: It seems that Bolotelli became older

Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli shared his expectations from AC Milan and the game of the striker Mario Balotelli.

“The Milanese club has a real revolution in the composition. It will be very interesting to observe the tactical resistance between coaches. They know each other, both are winners. I think that many goals will be scored.

Balotelli? I’ve always had warm feelings towards him. It seems he has matured. I liked the words which he said upon his return to AC Milan. His words sounded like an adult’s speech. I believe he is realizing his potential,” – said Prandelli.

Conte resigns as head coach of Juventus

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte has resigned contract with Juventus. Conte is one of the main candidates for the post of head coach of Italy national team. Previous mentor of «Azzurri» Cesare Prandelli left his post after his team failed to qualify for the World Cup 2014. Earlier Italian media reported that the specialist can combine work in Club and national team.

Prandelli: I know that we can successfully play at the World Cup

Italy national team's coach Cesare Prandelli said his team had tried a new tactic in the friendly match against Luxembourg. The game ended in a draw, 1:1.

«We tried some new things. But we still have work to do. Sometimes there was a big lack of land in the center of the field and the free zone on the edges. In General, we will continue to work. Know that we can successfully play at the World Cup,» - said Prandelli.

Prandelli is still counting on Balotelli in Italy National Team

Italy's coach Cesare Prandelli told reporters that will continue to be in the national team Manchester City 's striker Mario Balotelli, who has not obtained this season.

«I still look forward to it in your team. He should always play for the national team, he has the potential. I have a certain advantage over Manchester City coach Mancini. The team is 3-4 Balotelli and simply does not have time to scandals,» - Prandelli said.

FIFA announced contenders for the title of coach of the year

The International Football Federation - FIFA announced on its official website the 10 contenders for the title of coach of the year. The list of nominees is as follows:

Vicente del Bosque (Spaniard, Spain)

Roberto di Matteo (Italian, Chelsea)

Alex Ferguson (Scottish, Manchester United),

Josep Guardiola (Spain, ex-coach of FC Barcelona)

Jupp Heynckes (German, Bayern)

Jürgen Klopp (German, Borussia Dortmund)

Joachim Löw (German, Germany)

Roberto Mancini (Italian, Manchester City)

Jose Mourinho (Portuguese, Real Madrid),

Cesare Prandelli (Italian, Italy).

The name of the winner will be announced January 7, 2013, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Prandelli: We have shown that we have great team

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli praised his team for organizing the games in World Cup qualifying match against Denmark.

«From the starting whistle, we experienced some difficulties, because the Danes responded with high pressure, but then we had a good 20 minutes. At the end of the first half we conceded a goal that could turn the game, then we have happened yet, but after that the team played a very orderly. We have shown that we have great team spirit and were concentrated on the result in this match, which was very important for Italy,» - said Prandelli.

Prandelli: Our group is quite smooth

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said on the eve of the match of the World Cup 2014 qualifier with Denmark, that the opponent is traditionally tough for His coach.

«Our group is quite smooth. As regards Denmark, the opponent always has created us many problems,» - said Prandelli.