Daniel Pablo Osvaldo admits he was “disappointed and upset” at missing out on Italy’s provisional World Cup squad.
The striker had been a regular in the Azzurri, but his move to Southampton and subsequent loan spell at Juventus saw his form dip dramatically.
Daniel Pablo Osvaldo admits he was “disappointed and upset” at missing out on Italy’s provisional World Cup squad.
The striker had been a regular in the Azzurri, but his move to Southampton and subsequent loan spell at Juventus saw his form dip dramatically.
“I had been part of this group for two years and always felt important for this Nazionale, so I was disappointed and upset at not being called up,” Osvaldo told Sky Sport Italia.
“It was a strange year for me, but having always been called in the past – and even starting in the last friendly against Spain in March – I hoped to be included.
“However, this takes nothing away from the forwards that were called. The statistics show they deserved it.”
Osvaldo managed a grand total of six goals in 30 club appearances this season between Juve and the Saints.