Stefano Sturaro is the favourite to replace Daniele De Rossi when Italy take on Germany.
The Roma midfielder is almost certainly out of the Quarter-Final against the world champions, and his natural replacement Thiago Motta is suspended.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, the most likely replacement in the centre of the park is Juventus midfielder Sturaro, though that presents tactical problems of its own.
Stefano Sturaro is the favourite to replace Daniele De Rossi when Italy take on Germany.
The Roma midfielder is almost certainly out of the Quarter-Final against the world champions, and his natural replacement Thiago Motta is suspended.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, the most likely replacement in the centre of the park is Juventus midfielder Sturaro, though that presents tactical problems of its own.
De Rossi has been operating as both a defensive midfielder and someone who can create play from the back, sharing that responsibility with centre-back Leonardo Bonucci.
Sturaro is known for his hard-work and tenacious tackling, but has been criticised for his ability on the ball.