Italy manager Marcello Lippi has opened the door for Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani to earn a place in his 2010 World Cup squad.
The injury-prone former Roma player has yet to start a match since a £20million summer move to Anfield after undergoing ankle surgery in the summer.
A virus has also restricted Aquilani to just two appearances for Liverpool, but he now looks set to be named in Rafa Benitez's first XI against Manchester City on Saturday.
All eyes will be on the 25-year-old if he does start against City, including those of international boss Lippi who has offered the added incentive of a World Cup place.
"I have a varied group and it needs to be complete," said Lippi in The Times.
"If I haven't considered a certain player, then why should I not consider him if the conditions are right?
"Look at Aquilani for example. If he plays with consistency for Liverpool, then why shouldn't I consider him?"
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