Dossena join Anfield for £7 million in July
2008
Liverpool
defender Andrea Dossena is
hoping to leave the club during the January transfer window in
order to secure his place in the Italy World Cup
squad.
The former Udinese full-back had been the subject of rumours
linking him with a move back to his home country during the summer,
though none of the potential transfers came to fruition.
Dossena believes he is still wanted by a handful of Serie A
super-powers though, as he looks for regular first team
football.
"I know that three big Serie A clubs - Napoli, Juventus and Milan -
are looking at me," he told the News of the World.
"In August they just made other choices. I was very close to going
to Juventus in the summer but they signed Fabio Grosso.
"I am now worried I will miss the World Cup."
The left-back has featured sparingly for Liverpool since arriving
at Anfield in 2008, but has no complaints regarding manager Rafael
Benitez or his time spent at the club, admitting he only had
himself to blame for not holding down a place in the starting
XI.
He added, "I'm not disappointed with the treatment I've had.
"I know how things work and I've always behaved correctly. Benitez
chooses the line-up, and I'm paid to respect his choices.
"In truth I am a little bit unhappy with my performances. They have
not seen the 'real' Dossena at Anfield."
