Italy No1 Curci feels the strain
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
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Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Curci looks set to sit out Thursday's vital Group B fixture against England as he continues to struggle with a groin strain.
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Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Curci looks set to sit out Thursday's vital Group B fixture against England as he struggles with a groin strain suffered in the opening loss to Serbia.
Further scans
The 21-year-old AS Roma player left the field midway through the first half in Nijmegen clutching the back of his leg after overstretching while making a save. Brescia Calcio's Emiliano Viviano replaced Curci in the 1-0 defeat and would start against England in Arnhem should the No1 fail to recover. Curci spent time with the physiotherapist today and will have further scans on Wednesday. England drew their opener 0-0 against the Czech Republic.