Amauri accepts Marcello Lippi’s decision not to call him for the Italy get-together. “But I haven’t given up hope for the World Cup.”
The Juventus striker was in Lippi’s plans for the tournament, but red tape meant he was only able to take his Italian citizenship in March.
Nonetheless, the Brazilian-born hitman is not included in the squad for Italy’s get-together, which begins this evening.
“I have a respectful, clear and sincere rapport with the Coach, which is why I was not surprised at being left out. That decision was in the air,” Amauri told Red Carpet.
“I certainly cannot deny that it is disappointing, but I was expecting it. If the Coach had called me for this get-together, it would not have been fair to all the other strikers who are giving so much this season.
“Perhaps if my passport had arrived earlier, I would’ve had a better chance of getting into Lippi’s plans.
“In any case, with regards to the World Cup, I haven’t given up hope.”
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