Serbia 2010 Looks Good On Paper.

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On paper the strength of the Serbia squad justifies their standing as genuine dark horses this summer. At Isaiah Wilson Jersey  their helm stands Radomir Anti, who proudly leads Serbia to the World Finals for the first time as an independent nation. At his disposal Antic has an array of talent,many are house hold namesaccro s Europe, but have a reputation for underachieving on the international stage.If Serbia are to make an impact in South Africa they will need to ensure that they can continue their recent amazing defensive record. Whilst Nemanja Vidi and Branislav Ivanovi often grab the headlines, they are ably a sisted by Aleksandar Lukovi. Formally an accomplished left fullback, Lukovi has developed into a fine centre back during his time in Serie A with Udinese and regularly partnered Vidi in the qualifying stages. Lukovis move to the centre has enabled Aleksandar Kolarov to cement his place on the left side of defence. Renowned for his attacking abilities, Kolarov is Jordan Roos Jersey  at his best when employed as part of a 5 man back line, allowing him the freedom to make his buccaneering runs forward.Likely Match Up : Lukovic could face Englands Aaron Lennon in the 2nd roundIronically for a team with such a strong defensive record Serbia arrive in South Africa with a question mark over the position of goalkeeper. Of the 3 goalkeepers in the squad only Vladimir Stojkovi has more than 5 caps for the national side, and whilst Stojkovi will wear the No.1 jersey in the first game against Ghana, Wigan Athletic fans will be more than aware of his frailties after a couple of indifferent games in his spell on loan from Sporting Lisbon this season.Serbian fans will be praying Stojkovic has a good monthMarshalled by the experienced Dejan Stankovi, Serbias midfield boasts creativity in all positions. Partnering Stankovi is Wolverhampton Wanderers Nenad Milija  Jevon Kearse Jersey who has had an indifferent first season in the Premier League partly due to his lack of pace. The slower pace of international football suits Milija, giving him the opportunity to slice defences open with his cultured left foot.Any lack of pace in the middle of the park is offset by Milo Krasi and Milan Jovanovi. Serbias wing men could be two of the stars of the World Cup. Both have come been in outstanding form for their clubs this year, with Jovanovi being named player of the year in the Belgium League. For a winger Jovanovi has a keen eye for goal, averaging almost a goal every other game in 146 appearances at Standard Liege. In Zoran Toi, Serbia have the perfect impact player to come off the bench to change the game. A precocious talent, Toi has made a huge impact at FC Cologne at the end of the current season, after arriving on loan from Manchester United.Anfield Bound : Jovanovic will turn out for Liverpool next seasonIn Nikola igi, Serbia have a perfect target man, giving the flexibility to play either one or two up front. This flexibility and a lack of depth in attacking options may have led to the decision by Antic to take just four forwards to South Africa. Of the remaining three, Danko Lazovi and Marko Panteli will fight it out to partner igi.In recent years Serbian sides have received some fierce criticism from their own media. The perception is one of lacking a killer Nate Davis Jersey  instinct and on occasion too defensive in their approach. Anti should be able to instil in the side a harder mental edge and if he can get the balance right by letting his exciting attacking players expre s themselves whilst keeping the defence tight then Serbia may longer be known as just a strong team on paper.Serbia 2010 SquadGoalkeepers: Vladimir Stojkovi (Sporting), Bojan Isailovi (Zaglebie Lubin), Andjelko Djurii (Uniao Leiria).Defenders: Branislav Ivanovi (Chelsea), Antonio Rukavina (null Munich), Nemanja Vidi (Manchester United), Neven Suboti (Boru sia Dortmund), Aleksandar Lukovi (Udinese), Ivan Obradovi (Zaragoza), Aleksandar Kolarov (Lazio).Midfielders: Dejan Stankovi (Inter Milan), Gojko Kaar (Hertha Berlin), Nenad Milija (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Zdravko Kuzmanovi (VfB Stuttgart), Radosav Petrovi (Partizan Belgrade), Milo Krasi (CSKA Moscow), Zoran Toi (Manchester United), Milo Ninkovi (Dynamo Kiev), Milan Jovanovi (Liverpool).Forwards: Nikola igi (Birmingham City), Marko Panteli (Ajax Amsterdam), Danko Lazovi Steve McNair Jersey  (Zenit St. Petersburg), Dragan Mrdja (Vojvodina Novi Sad).Wrong Formation? : Zigic (No.15) should be standing at the back