Italy coach Prandelli to make changes for Faroe Islands clash

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is set to make wholesale changes to his team for tomorrow's Euro 2012 Group C qualifier against the Faroe Islands in Florence.

Prandelli tonight announced his line-up with just five players who started in Friday's 2-1 win over Estonia named.

"I want to see players that have the age and the quality to have a future in the national team," said Prandelli.

Bologna's Emiliano Viviano will start in goal with Salvatore Sirigu relegated to the bench while veteran Alberto Gilardino will partner Giuseppe Rossi and Antonio Cassano in attack.

Cassano was pivotal in Italy's opening-match win, which was Prandelli's first competitive match in charge, after he scored and set up his team's second.

Prandelli has warned his players not to underestimate tomorrow's opponents.

"I want a team that plays football," said Prandelli.

"I don't want to see a drop in concentration, we know we have to avoid making that mistake.

"I want to see a generous, courageous team, that doesn't have any regrets at the end of the game."

Tomorrow's game at the Artemio Franchi stadium will have a special significance for Prandelli, who coached Fiorentina for five years before leaving the team this summer when offered the Azzurri job.

"Florence has represented for me more than a professional rapport," said Prandelli. "I immediately had a feeling for the city.

"I would have liked to have worked here for many more years but I could not say no to the national team. I consider Florence my city and I'm sure tomorrow I will get emotional."

Faroe Islands have lost their opening two qualifiers.

"For us this is obviously a difficult game," said coach Brian Kerr.

"Our aim is to get at least four points in this qualifying round. We are starting to score away from home, as was the case against Estonia.

"We have a young team, with eight players that could play in the Under 21s and we just have four professionals."

Faroe Islands attacking midfielder Christian Mouritsen is doubtful for the encounter with an ankle injury.