Prandelli questions fitness of his players

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has questioned his players’ lack of a killer instinct and their fitness levels in the wake of another draw in Euro 2012.

Prandelli questions fitness of his players

The Azzurri dominated the opening 45 minutes of the Group C clash with Croatia in Poznan’s Municipal Stadium, creating a number of chances before deservedly taking a 39th-minute lead courtesy of Andrea Pirlo’s stunning free-kick.

Italy, however, lacked the same intensity after the interval and conceded an equaliser 18 minutes from time as Mario Mandzukic made it three goals in two games with a poacher’s finish in off the right-hand post.

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