23/11/2007 17:26
Legrottaglie Wants Azzurri Return Juventus star Nicola Legrottaglie has admitted that he hopes to win his place back in the Italian national squad.
The 31-year-old defender has won seven caps for the Azzurri, but he has not featured since his disastrous first season at Juventus in 2003/04.
Many believed that the ex-Chievo man’s international career was over, however he has been one of the best defenders in Serie A this campaign, and is beginning to knock on Roberto Donadoni’s door.
“The path I took is the opposite of most people – I earned the right to wear the Italy shirt and then I lost it,” said Legrottaglie.
“I hope to again play for Italy as I have found an inner serenity and I am a new player.”
Legrottaglie also offered his thoughts on this year’s Scudetto. Juventus were not initially considered as serious challengers but they have had an outstanding start to the season and are currently just three points behind leaders Inter.
“We know that we are not at the technical level of Inter and Roma,” said the towering defender.
“However I know for sure that they envy us for the character that we demonstrate every Sunday. I am certain of that.”
Carlo Garganese
Goal.com