Lippi

"If I had to play a competition that lasted for a year, then I would probably make other choices, " Lippi said.

Lippi gave me a lot of useful advice. When he talked about me it was very moving, as I never thought such a great Coach could single me out.

The only uncertainty for Lippi at this stage seems to be who he will select at right-back for tomorrow's test.

It was a shame to lose Donadoni, but I am happy that Marcello Lippi is back. He has always put a great deal of faith in me.

Azzurri Coach Marcello Lippi remained unbeaten during the German tournament and was hesitant to answer these accusations.

Lippi had whatever good reasons to leave Gilardino out but I don't want to use this in a negative way.

Lippi had outlined his intention to leave after the tournament and he offered his support to the choice of successor.

Grosso is widely considered as one of the best attacking defenders in Italy and is a part of Marcello Lippi's World Cup squad.

Having signed the contract, Lippi said: "At the moment, I hope players, fans and clubs come close to the national team. "

The FA quickly turned its attentions to Capello, although World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi was also thought to be in contention.

Ferrara has victory in his DNA, as shown by his career as a player and as Marcello Lippi's assistant manager at the World Cup.

My big dream is the World Cup and I hope to convince Lippi before the end of the season to take me to Germany.

Gigi Buffon admits the return to Marcello Lippi would convince him to stay with Juventus next season.

However, Lippi insists consistent displays for Liverpool over the coming months will see Aquilani come right back into his thinking.

It's widely known that the player is not on good terms with former coach Marcello Lippi following a bust-up when they were both at Inter.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has given Juventus striker Amauri hope of a call up for World Cup 2010.

It beggars belief that Lippi would honestly think fielding those two together would be anything other than a disaster.

Lippi is concerned about moving outside of Italy where the language problems can often be a hindrance to coaches.

If you think the English press is hard on our national side, spare a thought for Lippi.

The two men were teammates at Milan and former Barcelona midfielder Albertini was instrumental in picking Donadoni as Lippi's successor.

The national team and Juventus were the two big love stories in my life as a coach, " Lippi told the Gazzetta dello Sport. "

Marcello Lippi is delighted for Juventus after Gigi Buffon committed himself to their Serie A return next season.

"Lippi? For the moment we are only focused on resolving the issue at hand, then we will see, " added Blanc.

Tellingly , Lippi has always refused to rule out an Azzurri return and it could now be a matter of hours before that happens.

"I must confess that I didn't know Santon before his debut a few weeks ago, " Lippi admitted to Sky Sport Italia.

If Lippi had better younger players, then he would have picked them.

Today the papers have Chelsea managed next season by Italy World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi assisted by Gianluca Vialli.

"With respect to everyone, I don't believe that the League title has been decided yet, " Lippi said on Sky Sport Italia.

Bulgaria with the game, Lippi sent by the preemptive force is Pepe - Gilardino - Di Natale.

Lippi overlooks last summer's Confederations Cup, in which his team lost to Egypt and Brazil.

Ferrara is currently in charge of Juve's youth teams , but could consider the idea of leaving the post if called by Lippi .

Former Italy coach Dino Zoff believes La Nazionale would be much stronger if Marcello Lippi picked Amauri and Mario Balotelli.

Alternatively, Lippi will use different forwards to perform different roles.

I called Lippi to know how he was after his knee operation and I asked him about the possibility of returning to Juve.

The Fiorentina manager, Cesare Prandelli, has signed a four-year contract to succeed Marcello Lippi as the Italy coach after the World Cup.

"He is one of the best defenders in the world. He has timing, experience and thinks very well, " said Marcelo Lippi, Juventus coach.

Italy's World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi is being linked with Jose Mourinho's job at Chelsea.

Lippi has come back to the side he lead to World Cup glory and he knows it well.

Gigi Riva and Marcello Lippi reacted angrily to Sepp Blatter's suggestion Italy didn't deserve to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

"We're almost there, " Davide, the son of Marcello Lippi, told Sky Italia.

And now The People reports Lippi is the man wanted by the Chelsea hierarchy if Mourinho's position becomes untenable.

He has earned praise from World Cup winning Coach Marcello Lippi, who compared the Azzurrini man with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Players appeared dormant upon their return this morning as Marcello Lippi ignored questions from the press.

World Cup winner Marcello Lippi says he's in no rush to return to management.

Lippi feels Chiellini deserves a pay rise and will seek to lengthen his stay at Juventus until 2015.

As Marcello Lippi pointed out, whenever that happens Italy win the World Cup.

Then, as Lippi has said, once I have the citizenship I can be taken into consideration.

Now, thinking first of all to Milan's good I'll do everything, although it's better not quickening too much as Lippi says.

Lippi should also confirm coach Narciso Pezzotti, goalkeeping coach Ivano Bordon, and doctor Enrico Castellacci.

"Totti to return in March? It's not true, " Lippi said.

Lippi has been on a two year sabbatical since winning the World Cup with Italy in the summer of 2006.

Lippi's first match is a friendly against Austria in Nice on August 20.

'But I don't want to pressure Lippi.

Marcello Lippi has rejected suggestions that he has been offered the chance to take charge of Chelsea this summer.

Then, should Lippi call me, I'll be happy.

Lippi spoke about the Italo-Brazilian and he admits that he has never called the striker regarding La Nazionale.

ippi: I Have Never Called Up AmauriItaly coach Marcello Lippi admits he has never called up Juventus striker Amauri for the national side.

In all Lippi would bring Juve to 4 Champions League finals and 5 semifinals .

"It is really bizarre that he has to finish his career this way, " Italy coach Marcello Lippi said.

Fabio Capello has done wonders for England's tactical development and self confidence, but Lippi also has those qualities in spades. AL

Lippi gives his verdict on the transfer market