Tony Popovic is leaving the Socceroos selection door ajar for Cristian Volpato after the dual-eligible playmaker indicated an openness to making himself available for Australia.
Four years ago Volpato, now with Serie A side Sassuolo, rejected the advances of former manager Graham Arnold to be a part of the Socceroos' squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
But Popovic revealed the attacking midfielder, who was born in Sydney and has represented the Azzurri at youth level, had warmed to the idea of playing international football for Australia.
