Davide Frattesi withdrawn from Italy squad with muscle problem
Davide Frattesi, who scored in Italy's win over France, has been withdrawn from the squad with a muscle problem and will miss Sunday's Nations League match against Belgium.
Italy's Davide Frattesi has been withdrawn from the squad with a muscle problem ahead of Sunday's crucial UEFA Nations League match against Belgium.
Frattesi had scored in Italy's 3-1 victory over France on Thursday. The Azzurri fell behind to a Michael Olise goal before turning the match around through a Francesco Pio Esposito brace and Frattesi's strike.
The Lazio midfielder, who was substituted in the 73rd minute of that match, has now been ruled out of the meeting with Belgium. A statement from the national team said Frattesi has a muscle problem, will therefore be unavailable for the Belgium match and will return to his club.
Frattesi scored the goal that made it 2-1 against France, his second in the Nations League this season.
The win over France left Italy with their fate in their own hands in the group, and they held on to top spot despite the added pressure from Belgium's victory over Türkiye. Italy lead Group A1 with 10 points, ahead of France on head-to-head record, while Belgium remain in pursuit on 9 points.
Italy need only avoid defeat against Belgium to reach the quarter-finals. Belgium, for their part, must win to overtake Italy.