The Liverpool midfielder missed plenty of Italy's World Cup qualifiers through injury but has been reassured by Marcello Lippi that he still has a chance of making the 22 man squad for South Africa next Summer.
"The indications from World Cup qualifying mean little, very little," said the Italy boss.
"I have a varied group and it needs to be complete. If I haven't considered a certain player, then why should I not consider him if the conditions are right? Look at Aquilani, for example.
"If he plays with consistency for Liverpool then why shouldn't I consider him?"
