Three days ahead of the kick-off the Euro 2012, Giovanni Trapattoni is still confused with the strategy he would pursue. The draw cons Hungary resuscitate Mr Trap necessity he has a backup plan.
When faced Hongarai in a trial match, the Republic of Ireland can only play as strong 0-0. In a game that plays cs Shay Given made a 4-4-2 when opponents rush 4-2-3-1 strategy.
Consider Croatia, Republic of Ireland's first opponent in Polandai-Ukraine, also had a 4-2-3-1 strategy, Trapattoni started thinking about the option to search for a backup plan.
4-4-2 formation he had always used a four-year deal with the Irish could be left behind. Whereas before the former coach of AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus had a chance to say that he already has a standard pattern to be played.
"When we met with the team who put up a striker, I know that in between the two positions we are in trouble. To be able to get a balance, we must draw a striker, or put one more player in midfield," said Trapattoni on The National.
Trapattoni is continued, this time he needed flexibility in making it easier when the team will have to adapt to certain conditions.
"In the past, I know this position, I know this line-up. I will talk to the team and I will show them the difficulties that we experienced as we took the decision to sacrifice a striker, or we have to change the situation," he concluded Mr . Trap.
Ireland are in Group C which is also home to Croatia, Italy, and Spain. Beginning with the face of Croatia, their struggles continued with two difficult games cons Spain and Italy.
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