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Italy Make Late Squad Changes as Cambiaghi Withdraws, Calafiori Doubt for Moldova

Gattuso will give late fitness updates at tonight’s press conference.

Overview

  • Nicolò Cambiaghi has left the Italy camp with a minor calf injury and is returning to Bologna, with no immediate replacement planned.
  • Riccardo Calafiori trained separately due to a hip problem and is expected to miss Thursday’s qualifier in Moldova, according to reports.
  • The Arsenal defender is working to be available for Sunday’s home game against Norway if his recovery progresses.
  • Italy travel to Moldova today for the World Cup qualifier, with final availability decisions pending the coach’s evening briefing.
  • Cambiaghi had been a late call-up earlier this week after Moise Kean’s injury, highlighting ongoing short-notice adjustments to the squad.