The Fiorentina forward left the field limping with a rigid bandage. Pio Esposito came on as his replacement.
Coach Gattuso was forced into an almost immediate substitution, as Moise Kean had to leave the field just fifteen minutes into the match. The striker, who had scored the Azzurri`s provisional opening goal against Estonia, appears to have suffered an ankle sprain. Limping, the former Juventus and PSG player departed the pitch with a rigid bandage, his initial attempt to continue playing proving futile. Pio Esposito was brought on as his replacement. Updates on Kean`s condition are expected in the coming days. The recovery timeline will depend on the results of diagnostic tests.
Gattuso and Retegui`s Comments
In the immediate aftermath of the match, the national team coach was somewhat reserved regarding the injury, stating: “It`s a shame about this injury. I spoke with him, and he feels some discomfort in his ankle.” Teammate Retegui, however, expressed more optimism: “I feel bad for Moise, but I don`t think it`s anything serious.”
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