Palermo striker Miccoli bemused by Italy omission

Palermo striker Fabrizio Miccoli is puzzled as to why he continues to be overlooked by Italy coach Marcello Lippi. The 30-year-old has been instrumental in Palermo's impressive campaign so far. Miccoli has scored 10 goals this season to help the...

Palermo striker Fabrizio Miccoli is puzzled as to why he continues to be overlooked by Italy coach Marcello Lippi.

The 30-year-old has been instrumental in Palermo's impressive campaign so far.

Miccoli has scored 10 goals this season to help the Sicilian outfit climb to fourth in Serie A.

"Why am I not being called up to the national team?"

Miccoli told Corriere dello Sport.

"We need to ask Lippi.

"I have to be honest, it hurts because I would like to at least be considered.

"But I will continue to play as I am doing."

The former Juventus forward has not featured for the Azzurri since a friendly against Finland in November 2004.

Miccoli struck the winner in Sunday's 1-0 triumph over Livorno. The victory allowed Palermo to climb two points clear of fifth-placed Juve with 11 games remaining.

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