The former AS Roma boss believes that the Giallorossi skipper can make the final squad; remains coy over Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi’s fitness
Italian national team manager, Cesare Prandelli, has revealed that he might select AS Roma skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Francesco-Totti-c13940, for the upcoming Euro 2012.
The European competition will take place in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 in June this year, and Prandelli has vowed to take his best squad to the tournament. The national team manager insisted that if Totti is in good shape before the tournament, he will definitely be part of his squad.
The talismanic striker announced his retirement from international football in 2006, scoring nine goals in 58 appearances for Gli Azzurri. However, he has been playing regularly for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603, and recently became the highest goal-scorer in the Serie A for a single club. He scored his 211th goal in the Giallorossi shirt in a game against Cesena recently.
Italy face a striker crisis ahead of the competition, as their first-choice forwards, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giuseppe-Rossi-c15027, are struggling to be fit for the tournament. Cassano recently underwent a heart operation, and is expected to be back in April. On the other hand, Rossi underwent an operation on his left knee recently.
Prandelli insisted that he will monitor the physical condition of the duo before selecting his squad. The 54-year-old insisted that his selection policy is open to anyone, who is in good shape and is performing well for his club.
While talking to the reporters, Prandelli said,
“At the end of the season we will evaluate the physical condition of the players. We started the campaign with a project and if there are players with great character in good shape then they will be taken into consideration. Does that include Totti? Why not, if he’s in good shape...”
The former Atalanta star turned his attention to problematic striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937, and insisted that he needs to focus on his performances to get selected. Despite impressing everyone with his talent, the Manchester City striker has been under the spotlight for his on the field and off the field issues.
“Unfortunately this lad is under the spotlight 24/7. He has to relax and stay calm, then judged for what he does on the pitch.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 on June 10, 2012.
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