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Yeah, I was actually thinking that Lippi may have left him out of the squad as a little favour to Juve. He knew that Italy could take Scotland without DP so why risk him?

I'd take DP over Cassano for both Juve and the Azzurri atm. Imo Italy have the right players for a good 4-3-1-2 so that is what I would play. Though they play on opposite flanks Chiellini is clearly a better player than Bonera so I would give Zambrotta a try on the right. Buffon...

Montella is out and Totti is doubtful.

There's no reason why Cassano and Del Piero can't both be in the squad.

Esposito won't be able to keep his spot for much longer if Del Piero continues to play the way he has over the last three or four weeks. If I was Lippi my six forwards would be Totti, Cassano, Del Piero, Montella, Gilardino and Toni/Vieri. I might give Di Michele a chance in a friendly or...