Giacomo Raspadori has left the Italy national team training camp and returned to Bergamo after sustaining a thigh injury during a UEFA Nations League fixture against Turkey, with his club Atalanta now awaiting further medical evaluations.
Early Departure from Coverciano
The striker suffered a blow to the back of his right thigh during the first half of Italy’s 4-1 away victory over Turkey in Bursa.
Medical Assessments and Rest at Coverciano
After returning to Florence with the squad early Tuesday morning, Raspadori sat out the afternoon training session entirely, remaining completely at rest while medical staff conducted diagnostic checks. The tests verified a strain that prevents him from participating in Italy’s matches against France in Saint-Denis and Turkey in Bologna. Rather than remaining with the group, the forward received clearance to travel back to Zingonia for targeted treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of Atalanta’s medical team.
Squad Adjustments Under Roberto Mancini
Head coach Roberto Mancini opted against calling up a replacement to the squad, leaving the Azzurri roster at 32 players for the upcoming fixtures. Raspadori’s departure follows a similar exit by Nicolò Zaniolo, who left the national team camp after experiencing a recurrence of thigh discomfort following a match against Belgium. With preparation sessions scheduled at Coverciano ahead of the Friday night fixture at the Stade de France, the Italian technical staff must manage their attacking depth without two of their designated options.
Atalanta Prepares for Evaluation at Zingonia
Upon his arrival back in Bergamo, Raspadori will undergo a fresh round of instrumental examinations by Atalanta’s club physicians to establish a precise recovery timeline. The club’s technical staff faces an anxious wait to determine how long their forward will remain sidelined as they prepare for upcoming domestic and European commitments.
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