Mario Balotelli is one of seven players left out of Italy’s 23-man squad to face Portugal on Monday.
Balotelli was heavily criticised for his performance during Italy’s 1-1 draw with Poland, although the Nice striker limped off with a thigh injury.
Joining him in the stands are Alessio Cragno, Daniele Rugani and Nicolo Zaniolo, plus fellow starters Cristiano Biraghi, Davide Zappacosta and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Mario Balotelli is one of seven players left out of Italy’s 23-man squad to face Portugal on Monday.
Balotelli was heavily criticised for his performance during Italy’s 1-1 draw with Poland, although the Nice striker limped off with a thigh injury.
Joining him in the stands are Alessio Cragno, Daniele Rugani and Nicolo Zaniolo, plus fellow starters Cristiano Biraghi, Davide Zappacosta and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Italy squad for Portugal: Sirigu, Perin, Donnarumma; Emerson, Chiellini, Criscito, Romagnoli, Caldara, Lazzari, Bonucci; Jorginho, Bonaventura, Benassi, Gagliardini, Bernardeschi, Barella, Cristante; Zaza, Belotti, Insigne, Berardi, Chiesa, Immobile
Gianluca Di Marzio’s probable line-up (4-3-3):Donnarumma; Lazzari, Bonucci, Chiellini, Criscito; Gagliardini, Jorginho, Benassi; Chiesa, Immobile, Bonaventura