20/06/01
ITALY head coach Giovanni Trapattoni has given a boost to Italian legend Roberto Baggio’s international prospects by revealing the door could be open for a return by the “divine ponytail” to the Azzurri. Baggio, whose good form helped recently promoted Brescia to a more than respectable Serie A debut last season, has the popular backing of fans and Italian media. But the 34-year old would have his work cut out to crack the line-up of the Azzurri, who already have Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero to choose from for the role of No. 10. "I know Roberto well from the time I was his coach at Juventus," said Trapattoni. "And there are so many people that want to see him back for Italy in the World Cup." "We'll just wait and see if Baggio is still in the right form and physical condition to reach this objective. "But let's not forget that the Italian No 10 of today is Francesco Totti."