Trapattoni also now finds himself facing the very attacking dilemma he must have been dreading.
Francesco Totti's under-par performance against Mexico gave way to Alessandro del Piero for the last 11 minutes, enough for the Juventus favourite to get the side out of jail with a late equaliser.
Serie A culture means you do not drop a goalscorer.
But with Totti already scowling over being taken off, Trap will need all his legendary man-management skills to prevent a clash over who takes the coveted 'trequartista' role tucked in behind the two strikers.
Consequently, against South Korea del Piero could well start, on the left, slightly ahead of midfield, with Totti doing the same on the right.
The broad-shouldered Christian Vieri could operate as the lone front-line striker.
An alternative would be to resort to the classic 'staffeta' - alternation - of the two superstars.
Otherwise, the price to be paid would be leaving out Pippo Inzaghi, scarce reward for the quick-footed AC Milan striker's good performances thus far.
All this makes no mention of Vincenzo Montella.
The mobile AS Roma striker who would love the chance to celebrate his 28th birthday performing his trademark 'aeroplanino' goalscoring celebration which has earned him the nickname 'Little Aeroplane.