Roberto Baggio is set to make a remarkable recovery from knee ligament surgery and return to the field just 38 days after the operation.

The Brescia star was left a shattered man when he tore knee ligaments in the Coppa Italia clash against Parma in late January.

Baggio's official website said, "This morning Roberto began to run again.

"In the opinion of doctors this is a world record: nobody before was able to do it only 38 days after an operation."

The 35-year-old is still hopeful of receiving a recall to the Italian squad for the World Cup finals.

Azzurri coach Giovanni Trapattoni had hinted that Baggio was in the running to make an appearance at his fourth finals but later said that injury would not allow him the option to select the 'Divine Ponytail'.

However, this latest news may change his mind.

although its good to seem him recovering ,i hope he is NOT in the Italian starting 11........

he's Brazil's secret weapon for penalty shoot-outs against Italy, in case one happens during the world cup :crazyboy: :p

Originally posted by Parra Power
he's Brazil's secret weapon for penalty shoot-outs against Italy, in case one happens during the world cup :crazyboy: :p


LOL yea.....

i think , if he makes the starting 11 , it will be demoralising to the whole squad....

HAHA! Baggio in the starting 11, no way. He can't overcome Del Piero, Vieri, Inzaghi (if fit), Montella, Cassano and Chiesa. He shouldn't even come off the bench. He isn't that good anymore, there are others who are better.

He carried Italy in his shoulders in 94, which means he has done more than any of these new young stars. Of course he's not the same Baggio of the old days, but he has the experience, he knows how to get to the WC final. He should be selected if healthy.

Originally posted by INFESTA
He carried Italy in his shoulders in 94, which means he has done more than any of these new young stars. Of course he's not the same Baggio of the old days, but he has the experience, he knows how to get to the WC final. He should be selected if healthy.

agreed one thing baggio has in his favour is experience i think he should go to WC if he's fit also

now Del Piero , Totti , Vieri etc are well experienced too.....

don't need him.......

cruel but true.....

Originally posted by IceBlu
now Del Piero , Totti , Vieri etc are well experienced too.....

don't need him.......

cruel but true.....

yeah but do they have mullets ? :D

i wont argue because you made my sig :D

Originally posted by maddog1983


yeah but do they have mullets ? :D

i wont argue because you made my sig :D


LOL:D ......my pleasure....

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