Frattesi withdraws from Italy squad with injury
Davide Frattesi has left Italy's training camp ahead of its UEFA final Nations League game against Belgium because of a muscle injury.
Frattesi was on target for Italy in its 3-1 win over France, with his goal sandwiched between a Francesco Pio Esposito brace to complete the comeback after Michael Olise's opener.
The midfielder was taken off in the 73rd minute, however, and Italy has now confirmed he will play no part in the team's pivotal clash with Belgium.
A statement from the Italy team read: "Frattesi is struggling with a muscle strain that will make him unavailable for the match against Belgium and will therefore return to his club."
Frattesi's goal was his 10th for his country, while it was his second goal this UEFA Nations League campaign, having also scored against Turkiye.
Italy kept its UEFA Nations League fate its own with the win over France, after Belgium had put the pressure on with a comeback win over Turkiye.
The Azzurri currently sit top of Group A1, above France because of its head-to-head record, with both teams on 10 points. Belgium is just behind on nine.
Belgium won the reverse fixture 2-0 in Roberto Mancini's first game after his return to the helm.
Italy needs to avoid defeat to book its place in the last eight, while Belgium must win to make it to the quarter-finals.
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