System change takes time, insists Trap

Giovanni Trapattoni has hinted at changing Ireland’s 4-4-2 formation for the first time since he came under pressure following the performance against Kazakhstan.

“I am not so silly as to not know how to set up a 4-3-3. I tried against Serbia but after 20 minutes I was forced to go back to 4-4-2. It’s not easy to change habits, schools [of thought] and traditions. It takes time,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

Trapattoni says his players will define what system he plays.