Dimarco leaves Italy camp with physical issue

Inter's reigning Serie A MVP reported to Coverciano, passed through medical checks, and is now heading home.

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What happened. Federico Dimarco has withdrawn from the Italy squad after failing to recover from a physical issue he picked up with Inter. The FIGC confirmed he reported to Coverciano, underwent check-ups, and will leave camp in the coming hours.

• Aston Villa's Matteo Ruggeri has been called up by Roberto Mancini as Dimarco's replacement.
• Roma's Bryan Cristante had already dropped out earlier with his own physical problem.
• Dimarco was the reigning Serie A MVP and an Inter wing-back.

“Following the medical test carried out at Coverciano, Inter defender Federico Domarco, who has not recovered from a physical issue he suffered with his club, is unavailable”

— FIGC statement

Dimarco returns to Inter for treatment, while Italy continue their Nations League camp under re-appointed CT Roberto Mancini.

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