Trapattoni springs surprise on Swedes

There were plenty of surprises when Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni named his team for their Group C clash against Sweden.

There were plenty of surprises when Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni named his team for their Group C clash against Sweden.

Monday’s goalless draw against Denmark in their Euro 2004 opener coupled with the three-match suspension handed to key playmaker Francesco Totti forced the veteran coach to reconsider his regular 4-2-3-1 system.

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