Del Piero set for Italy call
30 Apr 2008 - 07:09:06
Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero is set to be recalled to Italy's Euro 2008 squad following eight months in the international wilderness.
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has dropped a strong hint that the 33-year-old playmaker will be on the plane to Austria & Switzerland after his return to form during the second half of the Serie A season.
Del Piero has won 85 caps during a 13-year international career for the Azzurri.
"A few months ago I wasn't sure, but now I would choose him," said Donadoni.
"The facts speak for themselves but I will only talk about selections on the fixed date.
"It seems that lots of players have decided to give me the problem of too many options.
"All that I am sure of is that with Del Piero and everyone else, my choices are my own and there will be no controversy."