Krasic is the danger man, says Criscito

Italy full-back Domenico Criscito on Sunday singled out Serbian forward Milos Krasic as the main threat to the Azzurri in Genoa on Tuesday.

Italy tackle the struggling Serbs in a Euro 2012 Group C clash at the Marassi stadium.

And while the Italians lead the group on seven points from three matches, Serbia are in trouble following Friday’s 3-1 reverse at home to minnows Estonia.

But even so, Criscito believes that with Juventus’s Krasic in the team, Serbia cannot be taken lightly.

“For me it will be special in front of my fans and in the stadium that launched me and where I’ve played for five years,” said the Genoa left-back.

“Everyone knows about Krasic’s quality, he’s a great player, very quick and in form.

“He’s a real danger. We’ll definitely have to double up on him. Apart from anything else he managed to adapt quickly to our football and that’s never easy, not everyone can do that.”

And Criscito agreed with his coach Cesare Prandelli’s assessment that if anything, Serbia’s defeat to Estonia would make them more of a threat to Italy.

“It’s true they’re coming off a defeat to Estonia but this will make them even more motivated and determined,” said Criscito.

“However, we won’t be any less (motivated and determined). We want to win and we want the three points.”

And Criscito hit out at those who criticised the Italians for their failure to beat Northern Ireland on Friday.

“Those were unjustified criticisms. The only thing we lacked in Belfast was a goal,” he said.

“We created chances but we weren’t lucky. We hope to play as well against Serbia and have a bit more luck.”