Alessio Tacchinardi is the latest casualty for tonight’s game with Wales, but Simone Perrotta may make a remarkable recovery to start.
“I won’t risk Tacchinardi if he has a fitness problem,” revealed Giovanni Trapattoni this morning.
“Cristiano Zanetti and Perrotta are now favourites to play in central midfield, with Gennaro Gattuso as a very valid alternative to be considered.”
Juventus midfielder Tacchinardi was drafted in to replace Perrotta after the Chievo man suffered a bruised foot during training.
However, yesterday’s session saw Tacchinardi limp off with a thigh problem and put his presence in doubt.
Tests have confirmed there is no lasting damage, but Trap has no intention of taking any chances.
It is a bitter blow for the former Under-21 international, as he only recently earned a recall after a year in the wilderness.
Instead, Perrotta has made a remarkable recovery from his own injury to perhaps take part in tonight’s Euro 2004 qualifier.
Milan star Gattuso is on stand-by for two different roles now, as Zanetti is also not 100 per cent fit.
Italy Probable: Buffon; Panucci, Cannavaro, Nesta, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Perrotta, Zanetti, Del Piero; Inzaghi, Vieri
“I won’t risk Tacchinardi if he has a fitness problem,” revealed Giovanni Trapattoni this morning.
“Cristiano Zanetti and Perrotta are now favourites to play in central midfield, with Gennaro Gattuso as a very valid alternative to be considered.”
Juventus midfielder Tacchinardi was drafted in to replace Perrotta after the Chievo man suffered a bruised foot during training.
However, yesterday’s session saw Tacchinardi limp off with a thigh problem and put his presence in doubt.
Tests have confirmed there is no lasting damage, but Trap has no intention of taking any chances.
It is a bitter blow for the former Under-21 international, as he only recently earned a recall after a year in the wilderness.
Instead, Perrotta has made a remarkable recovery from his own injury to perhaps take part in tonight’s Euro 2004 qualifier.
Milan star Gattuso is on stand-by for two different roles now, as Zanetti is also not 100 per cent fit.
Italy Probable: Buffon; Panucci, Cannavaro, Nesta, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Perrotta, Zanetti, Del Piero; Inzaghi, Vieri
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