Alexander Arnold, Euro 2020, England

England and France Stars Await Test Results, KDB and Verratti Updates

Two high-profile players got hurt in yesterday’s friendlies. England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold’s bowed out with a suspected thigh injury, while French defender Lucas Hernandez subbed off after a blow to the knee. Their availability for the Euro hinges on the response of the upcoming exams. Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne and Italy’s Marco Verratti are also in doubt for the opening matches due to pre-existing problems.
Verratti Mancini

Roberto Mancini Optimistic About Marco Verratti Status for Euro

Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes Marco Verratti will be ready to go by the start of the 2021 European Championship. The midfielder suffered a knee sprain and has been given a four-to-six week timetable to return by PSG. “His injury was not a simple one, but we are still a month away. I am pretty confident; I spoke with Marco and he is on the same page."

Azzurri COVID Outbreak Worsens as Three More Players Test Positive

The COVID outbreak within the Italian national team risks to paralyze Serie A. Over the last ten days, 18 people that were part of the contingent have tested positive. Six of them are players: Leonardo Bonucci, Marco Verratti, Alessandro Florenzi, Vincenzo Grifo, Salvatore Sirigu, Alessio Cragno and Federico Bernardeschi.