Injury Blow for Italy: Moise Kean Sidelined for World Cup Qualifiers
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Italy's national football team faces a setback as striker Moise Kean is ruled out of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a thigh injury. Kean, who had a standout season with Fiorentina, left the training camp, and Mateo Retegui is expected to step in. Italy, who missed the last two World Cups, will start their Group I campaign against Norway and Moldova.
Key Points
Moise Kean, Italy's striker, is out of the World Cup qualifiers due to a thigh injury.
Kean had an impressive season with Fiorentina, scoring 19 goals in Serie A.
Mateo Retegui is expected to replace Kean in the squad.
Italy will start their Group I qualifiers against Norway and Moldova.
Italy has also lost other players to injury, including Manuel Locatelli, Matteo Gabbia, and Francesco Acerbi.