Italy sweat over Verratti fitness

Marco Verratti is reportedly suffering from a calf injury, making him a doubt for Italy’s crucial game with Croatia on Friday.

The Azzurri face a trip to Split, and would fall five points behind their opponents in Group H were they to lose.

Sky reports that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti pulled up with a calf injury in the last training session, and will be assessed over the coming days.

The youngster enjoyed a fine season for his club, with his three goals and eight assists helping the Parisian side to a domestic treble.

Marco Verratti is reportedly suffering from a calf injury, making him a doubt for Italy’s crucial game with Croatia on Friday.

The Azzurri face a trip to Split, and would fall five points behind their opponents in Group H were they to lose.

Sky reports that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti pulled up with a calf injury in the last training session, and will be assessed over the coming days.

The youngster enjoyed a fine season for his club, with his three goals and eight assists helping the Parisian side to a domestic treble.