Roberto Mancini may be forced to cope without Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci against Switzerland as the Juventus defenders missed the game against Fiorentina due to injuries.
Italy host Switzerland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday, in a crucial World Cup Qualifying match.
Roberto Mancini and his staff will be closely monitoring Bonucci and Chiellini, who missed Saturday’s Juventus-Fiorentina with slight muscle injuries.
Chiellini suffered a slight injury at his right adductor, while Bonucci had muscle fatigue.
According to Calciomercato.com, both players will join the national team tomorrow and undergo medical examinations upon their arrival at Coverciano.
Italy are already without Marco Verratti, who sustained a hip injury with PSG and will return to action after the break.
Italy and Switzerland are on even points on top of Group C, but the Azzurri have a better goal difference.
Roberto Mancini’s side will face Switzerland next Friday and Northern Ireland on Monday, November 15 in their last two World Cup qualifying matches.