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Going back to Volpato - I think there are a number of scenarios where he chooses Australia.

First up - his preference is pretty much Italy - but Circati is in his ear are pushing him towards australia. Secondly he wants to play at the highest level.

Come March - one of two things happens, Italy wins and makes the World Cup, or they lose and don't. Does he wait four more years?

Assuming they win. They are still a pretty good team with obvious players in front of him and other up and comers in front of him. He is unlikely to make the squad. If they do well - especially the players and the youth in front of him the outlook may look grim for a few years. Australia has the Asian Cup in 2027 where he could play an important role almost immediately - does he make the jump then.

If he does decide to play for the Socceroos he is a very talented player and will surely be motivated. If he doesn't good luck to him but I can't see him in a major tournament for Italy for years.
 
patjennings said:
If he does decide to play for the Socceroos he is a very talented player and will surely be motivated. If he doesn't good luck to him but I can't see him in a major tournament for Italy for years.
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I think a bit differently to you. It's pretty clear to me that we are his second choice. Even if he makes himself available after he can't make Italy's team I doubt he will ever be motivated when playing for us. I can't see that being a good long term proposition for either Volpato or our national team. I would be happy to have him prove me wrong, but I can't see that happening.
 
Some dual-national players we could see feature for the u17's this year
  • Max Lyall-Rajendra (2009) plays for Watford u18 as a 16 year old ( ENG / AUS )
  • Anton Mitchell (2009) 6’6 GK playing for Cagliari u18 ( DEN / AUS )
 
Charlie said:
Some dual-national players we could see feature for the u17's this year
  • Max Lyall-Rajendra (2009) plays for Watford u18 as a 16 year old ( ENG / AUS )
  • Anton Mitchell (2009) 6’6 GK playing for Cagliari u18 ( DEN / AUS )
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Oh wow we have a 6'6 keeper

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Josh Sotirio might debut at 10:30pm today when Hougang United travel away to Balestier Khalsa.
 
Cristian Volpato wasn't in the squad for Sassuolo in their 1–0 away loss to Napoli.
 
Volpato has been injured for a few weeks and looks like he’s coming back at the end of January, at the earliest. He was in good form prior to the injury.
 
Dan_The_Red said:
He's just not at the level for the Azzurri, really don't understand the thought process sitting out multiple WC's.
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Yeah I agree it's pretty damn clear he'll never be an Azzurro, but he could absolutely be a Socceroo.

Boonjeh said:
Volpato has been injured for a few weeks and looks like he’s coming back at the end of January, at the earliest. He was in good form prior to the injury.
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Not Azzurri quality though. Federico Chiesa can barely get minutes for Italy and he's at Liverpool. No way a Sassuolo player gets in over a Liverpool player.
 
Josh Sotirio started but was subbed off for Hougang United on his debut in a 3–2 away comeback win (from 2–0 down) over Balestier Khalsa in the SPL.
 
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