Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that Leonardo Bonucci is struggling to recover from a calf injury, raising further concerns about the defender’s availability against North Macedonia on March 24.
Il Corriere dello Sport reported this morning that Bonucci could miss the World Cup play-offs semi-finals next week. The veteran defender has only played four games across all competitions in 2022.
During his pre-match press conference, Allegri confirmed that Bonucci is struggling to recover from an injury and won’t be available tomorrow.
“Chiellini, Dybala and Bernardeschi return. Hopefully, we’ll win in 90 minutes. Otherwise, we’ll need extra time. Substitutions will be important,” Allegri said at a press conference.
“Bonucci is out, he played at Empoli and against Villarreal despite not feeling well. He has a calf problem and can’t get over it.”
Chiellini should be fit to face North Macedonia, while according to Il Corriere dello Sport, Bonucci may be back for the potential play-offs Final on March 29.