Pellegrini, Italy, Euro 2020

Italy Lose Another Regular Midfielder as Lorenzo Pellegrini Bows Out

Italy coach Roberto Mancini is forced to make a second change to his initial midfield. Lorenzo Pellegrini picked up a thigh problem in practice and has been ruled out for the Euro. Gaetano Castrovilli will take his place on the roster. On the other hand, Marco Verratti is improving and could be ready for the second match. Elsewhere, Spain's Diego Llorente has been deemed a false positive, while Karim Benzema avoided serious injuries.
Benzema, France, Euro

Benzema Picks Up Knock, Second Spain Player Tests Positive for COVID

Karim Benzema is set to undergo further tests after bowing out early in yesterday’s warm-up against Bulgaria. The Real Madrid striker subbed off just before halftime following a hit above the knee. While the situation looked worrisome at first, an initial check-up indicated that the problem might not be too serious. The COVID situation within Spain is getting worse as Diego Llorente tested positive too after Sergio Busquets.