Giacomo Raspadori withdraws from Italy squad before France Nations League clash | OneFootball

Italy have suffered a blow before facing France in the Nations League, as Giacomo Raspadori has withdrawn. The Italian Football Federation said the Atalanta forward left camp after tests confirmed he is unavailable for the upcoming fixtures.

Confirmed on Tuesday evening, the decision followed assessments by the Azzurri medical staff. Roberto Mancini loses a versatile attacking option for the rest of the break.

Raspadori was forced off at half-time during the 4-1 win over Türkiye. It compounds fitness worries after Nicolo Zaniolo had already left camp before that match.

He will miss Friday’s trip to face Zinedine Zidane’s France at the Stade de France. He is also out of the home game against Türkiye in Bologna on October five.

The squad returned to Coverciano after the dominant display in Bursa to begin preparations. Starters focused on recovery, while the rest worked at Fiorentina’s Viola Park on attack-versus-defence drills.

Italy’s finishing has been under scrutiny despite the four-goal haul, and losing Raspadori’s movement is a setback. Mancini must now decide whether to call up a replacement or rely on his current group.

Source: Goal.com

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