“The first thing I want to do is regain top form as soon as possible and convince (Italian coach Marcello) Lippi to take me to Germany. But I think that if I'm fit, I'll make it to the World Cup.”
“I've come to form part of a team and as of today I'm at the disposition of the coach to do the best. If he decides to start me, great. If I have to be a substitute, I'll accept it and it will serve as an incitement to train better and more.”
“I haven't lost hope but I think it is going to be very difficult. I am not playing very much with my club and usually it is only those who are playing regularly who go.”