Marco Verratti will miss Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Croatia on Friday with a calf injury, it has been confirmed.
There was concern earlier this week after the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder reported discomfort, and it has been announced this morning that he has withdrawn from the squad.
“Marco Verratti left the training camp at Coverciano this morning,” the FIGC confirmed in a statement.
Marco Verratti will miss Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Croatia on Friday with a calf injury, it has been confirmed.
There was concern earlier this week after the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder reported discomfort, and it has been announced this morning that he has withdrawn from the squad.
“Marco Verratti left the training camp at Coverciano this morning,” the FIGC confirmed in a statement.
“After being monitored by the Azzurri medical staff over the past few days, the Paris Saint-Germain player has returned to his club.”
Antonio Conte’s side will travel to Split later today, ahead of tomorrow’s crucial qualifier.
The Azzurri know they could slip to third in the group if they are defeated and other results go against them.