Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura
is focusing on securing second place in European World Cup
qualifying Group G and nabbing a playoff berth after Saturday's
3-0 drubbing in Spain left them with little hope of qualifying
directly as group winners.
The Azzurri face Israel in Reggio Emilia on Tuesday looking
for a win to defend their four-point advantage over third-placed
Albania.
Ventura has come under fire after his decision to deploy a
highly offensive 4-2-4 formation backfired in Madrid at the
weekend.
Italy are second in Group G with 16 points, three behind
Spain, with three games to go.
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