Marco Verratti will not play with the Squadra Azzurra against England on Friday, nor likely against Hungary on Monday September 26. “Verratti can’t do it, it’s a coup,” said coach Roberto Mancini on Monday at midday at a press conference. Without expanding on the duration of the unavailability of the Parisian, Mancini simply indicated that he would probably call on Davide Frattesi, the midfielder of Sassuolo to compensate for the absence of Verratti.
The Parisian midfielder, hit in the left calf on the lawn of Groupama Stadium, joined the Italian team on Monday morning, in order to be examined by the medical staff and before making a final decision on his participation in this rally .
Italy are set to face England (September 23) and Hungary (September 26), with the hope of securing first place in Group 3 of League A, synonymous with qualification for the Final Four of the League of Nations. .
Christophe Galtier had announced Sunday evening at a press conference, after the victory of PSG in Lyon (1-0), that Verratti was going to pass through Paris to carry out examinations before deciding whether or not to leave for the selection. The Parisian coach said he was “worried” about the injury of one of the centerpieces of the PSG system. “He is hit in the calf, it’s a pretty strong blow,” said Galtier. I can be worried, because when Marco can no longer play, it’s because he’s affected…”
On an action near the Paris area, Verratti received a blow behind the leg. He stayed on the ground for a moment, then held his knee. He finally left limping and grimacing, replaced by Mukiele (63rd).
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