His dad's getting involved now in asking Ranieri to let Iaquinta play, I guess we'd see later today if he starts the game or comes on as a sub.
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19/03/2008 18:14
Play My Son, Iaquinta’s Father Tells Ranieri
The father of Juventus super-sub Vincenzo Iaquinta has urged Claudio Ranieri to play his son from the start.
The striker signed for the Bianconeri last summer from Udinese, however he has made just eights starts in Serie A this season.
The 28-year-old has been used mostly as a super-sub, and indeed he has scored five of his eight goals this term coming off the bench.
The latest of these came on Sunday when he scored a crucial 88th minute winner in the 1-0 victory over Napoli.
Iaquinta complained yesterday that he was frustrated by his lack of action, and the World Cup winner’s father, Giuseppe, has now pleaded with Ranieri to play his son.
"It is up to the coach to decide,” Iaquinta Sr told Tuttosport.
“It is clear that Trezeguet and Del Piero are the history of Juve. However Ranieri could also play with the trident. In the game with Napoli, Nedved played behind the frontmen and that is a role Del Piero could play.”
Giuseppe admitted that his son was suffering due to the lack of time afforded to him by the Tinkerman.
"Vincenzo is on the bench and he is not saying anything. But for certain he is suffering,” he explained.
“At Udinese he was used to always playing, and he was the captain. Now he must accept the situation, but for him it is not easy.
“He is a good boy, too good, I would say, because I do not know how many, in his position, who would accept the bench without ever making a fuss.
“He is a champion, a world champion. He has scored so many goals in his career, has played a great deal both in Serie A and also in the Champions League.”
Gianni Wilson
from : Goal.com