Perrotta fit for Euros
Monday 26 May, 2008
Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta looks set to shake off a calf injury to take his place in Italy's Euro 2008 squad.
Perrotta joined the Azzurri group in Coverciano last night as part of Roberto Donadoni's provisional 24-man squad.
His participation was in doubt after he picked up a knock in the Coppa Italia Final on Saturday, a game which saw him net Roma's winner against Inter.
“He feels better. I am hopeful as his body is already reacting well to my treatment,” said Dr Mario Brozzi.
“I stayed with him until late and he felt much better than he did on Saturday. He had a painful feeling on his calf, on the inside close to the knee.
“We decided it was better for him to go out because that could have been a complicated injury. It could have been caused by cramps, or something else.”
Italy boss Donadoni can now be sure Perrotta will be fit in time for the European Championship.
However, the former Chievo player may still be excluded from the Azzurri squad since Donadoni is yet to name a stand-by player, who won't travel unless there is an injury.
Riccardo Montolivo is likely to be left out but Fabio Quagliarella and Marco Borriello are also at risk, although Perrotta's injury could make Donadoni opt for a reshuffle.
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