Gigi Buffon is an injury doubt to play Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia on Friday.
The Juventus goalkeeper is fresh from the 3-1 Champions League Final defeat to Barcelona.
According to the latest rumours emerging from the Azzurri training camp in Coverciano, he is a real doubt to start the game in Split.
Buffon is suffering from pain in his left elbow and will need further tests before medics make a decision.
Marco Verratti's participation also remains in the balance.
Gigi Buffon is an injury doubt to play Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia on Friday.
The Juventus goalkeeper is fresh from the 3-1 Champions League Final defeat to Barcelona.
According to the latest rumours emerging from the Azzurri training camp in Coverciano, he is a real doubt to start the game in Split.
Buffon is suffering from pain in his left elbow and will need further tests before medics make a decision.
Marco Verratti's participation also remains in the balance.
Andrea Barzagli and Sassuolo striker Simone Zaza have already left the training camp due to injuries.
It would be a heavy blow for Italy, as third choice shot-stopper Mattia Perin is also out of action following shoulder surgery.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu is the understudy to Buffon.