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Amauri Will Play For Italy - Reports

The striker is on the verge of becoming an Italian citizen and, once that happens, there is a major chance of him getting the nod from Lippi...

16 Dec 2008 09:37:17

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Juventus striker Amauri could line up for Italy in the friendly game against Brazil in February as it is expected his naturalisation will arrive on January 1. The Azzurri coach has always hinted at a possible call up and it could come sooner rather than later.

Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport claims the process Amauri's wife Cynthia will receive the paperwork within the next few weeks and, once that happens, Amauri will become an Italian citizen.

It's a simple equation, the wife has been living in Italy for over ten years and thus has an automatic right to citizenship and, because Amauri has been married to her for over three years, he also becomes an Italian citizen.

Lippi will need to move fast and ensure he gives the Bianconeri hit-man a call before Brazil coach Carlos Dunga.

The 1994 World Cup winner has not yet called Amauri but there could be some surprises in store. The hit-man has been outstanding this season and he could be the perfect replacement for Luca Toni.

The Bayern Munich man has fallen short for La Nazionale recently and he could lose his place.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com