Gianluca Scamacca major doubt for key Italy World Cup playoffs | OneFootball

Gianluca Scamacca will join the Italy squad at Coverciano despite suffering an injury setback ahead of the crucial World Cup play-off fixtures against Northern Ireland and potentially Bosnia or Wales.

According to TMW, the striker has picked up an adductor tear, but he remains determined to respond to Gennaro Gattuso’s call-up. Scamacca is reportedly highly motivated to participate in the international break and is unwilling to withdraw from the squad despite the physical issue. He is no stranger to injuries but wants to push through this time.

His availability for the match against Northern Ireland on Thursday remains uncertain. The medical staff will conduct final tests in the coming days to determine if the forward can recover in time to feature. For Gattuso, having Scamacca present at the national team base is a priority, and the player’s commitment to the cause is seen as a significant boost for the group as they navigate a high-stakes play-off path.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN