Juventus' Claudio Marchisio leans on a post during a Serie A soccer match at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca)
Giovinco out of Italy squad with injury
Published: 02:54:25 PM, Mon 04 February 2013 UTC
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Juventus striker Sebastian Giovinco has dropped out of Italy's squad for its friendly against the Netherlands on Wednesday due to a thigh injury.
Giovinco reported for duty at Italy's training camp on Monday for medical tests but was then allowed to leave.
The 26-year-old forward injured his right thigh during Juventus' 2-1 win at Chievo Verona on Sunday.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has said he will not call up a replacement.
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