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Breaking: Zaza injured during Italy practice

Breaking: Zaza injured during Italy practice

Simone Zaza pulled out of Italian National Team practice suffering from knee pain, and now is in doubt for tomorrow’s match.

With Italy prepared to play Sweden in the first leg of their World Cup playoff, Zaza, who’s been white hot in Spain with Valencia, was a likely option to start opposite Ciro Immobile. However, until tests on his knee are confirmed, Zaza’s no longer likely to take part in the match, and his status for the return leg is in doubt.

This is not what Gian Piero Ventura needed with his coaching legacy on the line.