There are concerns for Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who was seen leaving the stadium with crutches, so is at risk for Italy’s World Cup play-offs.
The right-back had been called up by Roberto Mancini for the match against North Macedonia on March 24, then hopefully against either Turkey or Portugal for a place at Qatar 2022.
That is now in doubt, because Di Lorenzo limped off during Napoli’s 2-1 win over Udinese at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this afternoon.
He was injured during a nasty collision with Udinese goalkeeper Marco Silvestri and he came off worse.
Initially, it was believed he’d just had a knock to the ribs and was winded.
However, DAZN report Di Lorenzo was spotted leaving the stadium on crutches.
He is expected to join the Italy squad tomorrow at the Coverciano ground, then have tests there on his right knee.
It is painful, but both Napoli and the Azzurri hope it is just a bruise and not something more serious.