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The Italy medical staff insist there is a “sub-total lesion” of Claudio Marchisio’s knee ligament, despite Juventus tests. There is total confusion over the status of the midfielder’s right knee,…

Italy medics try to explain how they got Claudio Marchisio’s knee ligament injury so wrong, as he could be back in two weeks. The midfielder picked up the injury to…

Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci reassures that striker Manolo Gabbiadini's injury does not 'cause concern', but that he will be 'monitored'. The Napoli forward gave Coach Antonio Conte reasons to…

Angelo Ogbonna and Mario Balotelli are both struggling with minor hamstring injuries, Italy’s team doctor has revealed. The pair are currently at Coverciano with the rest of the Italy squad…

Enrico Castellacci confirms Marco Verratti is out against Azerbaijan, allays Giorgio Chiellini concerns and details Dani Osvaldo and Thiago Motta Enrico Castellacci confirms Marco Verratti is out against Azerbaijan, allays…

Enrico Castellacci has confirmed Marco Verratti’s ankle injury may seen him drop out of the Italy squad, whilst Giacomo Bonaventura is also injured. Verratti has reported in this morning at…

Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci is optimistic for Stephan El Shaarawy’s return to fitness, but casts doubt on Giorgio Chiellini. Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci is optimistic for Stephan El…

After Gabriel Paletta and Dani Osvaldo leaving the Italy camp, Giorgio Chiellini has caused slight concern in ending training in discomfort. After Gabriel Paletta and Dani Osvaldo leaving the Italy…

Professor Enrico Castellacci urged players and media to “stop emphasising the temperature” in World Cup games. Professor Enrico Castellacci urged players and media to “stop emphasising the temperature” in World…

Italy’s chief medic confirmed “it is very likely Daniele De Rossi won’t be able to play against Uruguay.” The Roma midfielder went for tests this morning in Natal that showed…

Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci has praised Gigi Buffon for his positive attitude to his recent injury issue. The goalkeeper sustained a sprained ankle on the eve of the Azzurri’s…

Italy chief medic Professor Enrico Castellacci is concerned about conditions against Costa Rica and Uruguay. Last night the Azzurri held out considerably better than England in the humidity of Manaus,…

Italy’s medical staff confirm they were “pretty worried” about Gigi Buffon, but now confident he and Mattia De Sciglio will soon be fit. Italy’s medical staff confirm they were “pretty…

Italy’s team doctor Enrico Castellacci has reiterated that Giuseppe Rossi was not excluded from the World Cup squad on medical grounds. Italy’s team doctor Enrico Castellacci has reiterated that Giuseppe…

Italy’s team doctor says that Salvatore Sirigu has not suffered broken ribs and that Mario Balotelli does not have a groin injury. After making a save during yesterday’s evening training…

Italy’s chief doctor Enrico Castellacci says that Giuseppe Rossi is ‘clinically fine’ but faces assessment after the Azzurri’s World Cup warm-up games. Italy’s chief doctor Enrico Castellacci says that Giuseppe…

Italy chief medic Enrico Castellacci commented on Giuseppe Rossi and Antonio Cassano’s fitness, plus the specially-constructed sauna and ice bath. The first two days of training at the Coverciano ground…

Italy’s team doctor Enrico Castellacci has mused on Giuseppe Rossi’s injury and estimates a two-to-three-month recovery period. The Fiorentina man is waiting for swelling to reduce sufficiently on the joint…

As Italy train today in Naples, Mario Balotelli is reported as ‘available’ for tomorrow night’s World Cup qualifier with Armenia. The Milan man had suffered a slight injury scare in…

Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci expects Inter’s Javier Zanetti to be out for at least six months after snapping his Achilles tendon. Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci expects Inter’s Javier…