Italy boss Marcello Lippi has opened the door for Pippo Inzaghi to return to the Italy squad in time for the World Cup.
“I must compliment Pippo for his character and his talents as a football player,” confirmed the Coach. “He proved remarkable strength and will-power to recover after such a long time.”
The Milan striker was sidelined for almost two years, requiring two ankle operations and surgery for a fractured hand, but is finally back to full fitness.
“It isn’t easy to sit in the stands for such a long time and I hadn’t spoken to him since the last operation on his ankle. His teammates in the Italy squad have always praised Inzaghi and he is well loved by his colleagues.”
His recovery could come in time to earn a place in the 2006 World Cup squad, even though he hasn’t worn the Azzurri jersey since October 11 2003.
The former Juve man bagged a brace in that 4-0 defeat of Azerbaijan under Giovanni Trapattoni’s guidance, taking his international tally to 24 goals in 62 appearances.
“I am giving everything I’ve got and will continue to do so, because I want to do well with Milan and Italy,” replied Inzaghi. “When I hear the national anthem and wear the Azzurri jersey, it is always a remarkable feeling.”
However, the 32-year-old faces stiff competition for places in Germany, with Alessandro Del Piero, Roma outcast Antonio Cassano, Udinese’s Vincenzo Iaquinta and Milan teammate Christian Vieri pushing to make the squad.
“Italy have a great selection of players at the moment. I hope to play in the World Cup, but we mustn’t rush matters. We’ll wait and see what happens.”
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:angry: :wth:
I thought this guy wount play singel match for italy anymore......wth is lippi thinking, do we need someone who worms the bench. This guy is injured so often. He is attacking and scores good goals, but his so often injured, we have toni, gila, dp, take cassano, someone more, but not him, he just wastes someone else chanse as his so often injured......whats that lippi? Vieri, and now pippo???
“I must compliment Pippo for his character and his talents as a football player,” confirmed the Coach. “He proved remarkable strength and will-power to recover after such a long time.”
The Milan striker was sidelined for almost two years, requiring two ankle operations and surgery for a fractured hand, but is finally back to full fitness.
“It isn’t easy to sit in the stands for such a long time and I hadn’t spoken to him since the last operation on his ankle. His teammates in the Italy squad have always praised Inzaghi and he is well loved by his colleagues.”
His recovery could come in time to earn a place in the 2006 World Cup squad, even though he hasn’t worn the Azzurri jersey since October 11 2003.
The former Juve man bagged a brace in that 4-0 defeat of Azerbaijan under Giovanni Trapattoni’s guidance, taking his international tally to 24 goals in 62 appearances.
“I am giving everything I’ve got and will continue to do so, because I want to do well with Milan and Italy,” replied Inzaghi. “When I hear the national anthem and wear the Azzurri jersey, it is always a remarkable feeling.”
However, the 32-year-old faces stiff competition for places in Germany, with Alessandro Del Piero, Roma outcast Antonio Cassano, Udinese’s Vincenzo Iaquinta and Milan teammate Christian Vieri pushing to make the squad.
“Italy have a great selection of players at the moment. I hope to play in the World Cup, but we mustn’t rush matters. We’ll wait and see what happens.”
channel4
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:angry: :wth:
I thought this guy wount play singel match for italy anymore......wth is lippi thinking, do we need someone who worms the bench. This guy is injured so often. He is attacking and scores good goals, but his so often injured, we have toni, gila, dp, take cassano, someone more, but not him, he just wastes someone else chanse as his so often injured......whats that lippi? Vieri, and now pippo???
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