Giovanni Trapattoni hopes both Italy and the Republic of Ireland do well in this evening’s friendly.
The veteran tactician has had spells in charge of both national teams in the past, and anticipates a good game at Craven Cottage tonight.
“Tonight is only a friendly,” he told Sport Mediaset. “But I would like both teams to give a good impression of themselves.”
Giovanni Trapattoni hopes both Italy and the Republic of Ireland do well in this evening’s friendly.
The veteran tactician has had spells in charge of both national teams in the past, and anticipates a good game at Craven Cottage tonight.
“Tonight is only a friendly,” he told Sport Mediaset. “But I would like both teams to give a good impression of themselves.”
The 75-year-old then commented on Giuseppe Rossi’s race to be fit in time for the World Cup.
“Prandelli and Rossi is a bit like me and Baggio. When I had to make my selection for the World Cup in Korea I had that same situation.
“Baggio was a very important player, however he was injured leading up to the tournament. I was desperately hoping he would recover in time, but it wasn’t to be and we had to go without him.”
Trap went on Pippo Inzaghi’s rumoured move to manage Milan.
“I really believe that Pippo has had a great experience with the youth set-up and can take what he’s done as a player and convert it to management.”