US EditionItaly Has Another Issue in Defense with Gabbia Ruled Out Before Facing Haaland's Norway
- Italy's head coach Luciano Spalletti called up Daniele Rugani to replace Matteo Gabbia, who was ruled out due to a calf injury before upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
- Gabbia's injury, sustained in training on Tuesday, aggravated Italy's defensive crisis amid other absences and injuries to key defenders like Buongiorno, Calafiori, and Locatelli.
- Rugani, loaned to Ajax this season and last capped in 2018, now has an opportunity to secure a starting role and reaffirm his status in a weakened national defense.
- Italy faces Norway in Oslo on June 6 and Moldova in Reggio Emilia on June 9 during their first World Cup qualifiers, trailing Norway who leads with six points and a strong goal difference.
- This defensive injury crisis limits Italy’s options, leaving only capped defender Bastoni available, and could impact their chances against Norway’s strong squad led by Erling Haaland.
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