Kean a big doubt for Italy vs. Turkiye after new injury concern
Moise Kean playing for Italy against France in the Nations League (@azzurri)
Moise Kean is a major doubt to feature for Italy in the Nations League against Turkiye, as he was not training with the squad today due to a knock.
It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
The Azzurri are hoping to build on the performances in their 4-1 victory in Bursa and the 1-1 draw away to France.
Italy might lose Kean with Turkiye
Kean started in Paris as part of a trident attack with Sebastiano and Pio Esposito, but the Como forward had been in doubt beforehand over an injury concern.
According to Sky Sport Italia, he sustained another knock in the France match and was still not training with the rest of his teammates this afternoon.
That suggests he could be left out of the squad for this final game in the long break for international duty, or at least only have a spot on the bench.
Because the Esposito brothers started both of the last two matches, it is likely one or both will be rested against the rock bottom team in Nations League Group A.
Antonio Vergara made his debut in Paris and is pushing for an opportunity, along with talent Samuele Inacio, who so far hasn’t even managed to get a spot on the bench for the senior squad.
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