🇮🇹 Blow for Italy: Gattuso loses Chiesa for the play-offs | OneFootball

Last-minute blow for Italy. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially confirmed that Federico Chiesa will not be able to participate in the decisive World Cup playoff.

After undergoing the necessary medical tests at the Federal Technical Center in Coverciano, the Liverpool forward has been declared unfit for the upcoming fixtures.

The news comes at the most critical moment for Gennaro Gattuso's men. Chiesa, one of the key players in the 'Azzurra's' attacking scheme, has had to leave the training camp after it was determined that his physical condition does not allow him to perform at the required level.

The player has already returned to his club after an agreement was reached between the federation and the English side.

Nicolò Cambiaghi, his replacement

In light of this significant absence, the national coach has reacted quickly by calling up Nicolò Cambiaghi. The Bologna striker, who already made his senior debut last October against Israel, will take the vacant spot on the squad list to face the World Cup challenge.

The national team begins training today in Coverciano, with their sights set on the crucial clash against Northern Ireland. This match, which will be played next Thursday, March 26 at the Stadio di Bergamo, is the first of two finals that Italy must win to secure their place at the World Cup.

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