Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has not ruled out including veteran Alessandro Del Piero in his FIFA World Cup squad.
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has not ruled out including veteran Alessandro Del Piero in his FIFA World Cup squad.
Del Piero, 38, has not played for the Italian national team since 2008, but manager Prandelli insisted that he was still in his plans for Brazil 2014.
He admitted that the experienced forward, who has scored 14 goals in 21 games for Sydney FC, could be a useful tool during the tournament, and also left the door open for Totti and Antonio Di Natale.
"In March and April we will have a look at the condition of certain players like Francesco Totti, Antonio Di Natale and even Alex Del Piero," he told Sky Sport Italia.
"At that stage I don’t need to plan, but build the strongest team possible.
"We are following all players who can make a difference, Alex still has a great desire and we have to keep an eye on everyone."