Midfielder Gennaro Gattuso Italy stalwart will be lost World Cup qualification against Georgia in Udine on Wednesday after injuring his wrist in training.
The AC Milan player, who slipped and hurt his left wrist in a practice match, underwent surgery on Sunday and was ruled for about a month, said Enrico Castellacci, the team doctor with the world champions.
Meanwhile, defenders Fabio Grosso and Alessandro Gamberini, who worked wounded in the 2-1 opening World Cup qualifying win in Cyprus on Saturday, will not be replaced, said Italian coach Marcello Lippi.
Grosso has fractured ribs while Gamberini suffered a dislocation. Grosso is out for about a month and Gamberini would not be back for at least two weeks. "It makes no sense to replace someone who will sit in the stands," said Lippi, explaining why it had not called up replacements.
Italy needed a last minute goal from reserves to pay its 2-1 victory against Cyprus in Larnaca on Saturday. Antonio Di Natale, with his second goal of the night, secured an undeserved three points in Group Eight game.
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