Loop: I still think the Italian squad is a good one, at least when the proper players are put on the field. And I still don't think Donadoni is a bad coach, but obviously no Lippi. They're not getting any breaks, and that can obviously make a difference over the course of three matches. I think the squad that played Romania can beat the French. Like Ancelotti and now Donadoni, and most fellow Rossoneri, I was/am also in denial about the obvious decline of Gattuso and Ambrosini. Pirlo looks tired too, but he is busting his ass and making a difference, in spurts at least. Camoranesi looks like he needs a long vaca.