🇮🇹 Dimarco Leaves Italy Camp
The Italian Football Federation has confirmed that Federico Dimarco has left the national team camp after failing to fully recover from an injury suffered while playing for Inter Milan.
The decision comes ahead of Italy’s opening fixtures in the UEFA Nations League, forcing head coach Roberto Mancini to make another adjustment to his squad.
🏥 Injury Rules Dimarco Out
In an official statement, the Italian federation confirmed that Dimarco had not recovered sufficiently from the injury he sustained with Inter.
As a result, the player will leave the camp and continue his recovery program, with his absence ruling him out of the upcoming international fixtures.
🔄 Ruggeri Joins the Italy Squad
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has called up Matteo Ruggeri of Aston Villa to replace Dimarco.
Ruggeri’s inclusion gives Mancini another option in the defensive line ahead of a demanding series of Nations League matches.
⚽ Italy Prepare to Face Belgium
Italy will begin its Nations League campaign against Belgium on September 25, with the opening fixture representing the first major test of the current international window.
Mancini and his staff are working with the available players while dealing with injuries that have affected the squad ahead of the competition.
🔥 Another Change for the Azzurri
Dimarco’s departure represents another adjustment to Italy’s squad before the official matches, while Ruggeri’s call-up provides additional depth in defense.
Attention will now turn to Mancini’s final selection against Belgium as Italy prepares to begin its Nations League campaign.
