Juventus confirms Chiellini's Italy withdrawal

Russell Greaves

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Giorgio Chiellini will not travel with the Italy squad for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia, Juventus has confirmed.

The center back, who was suspended for Thursday's 1-1 Group G draw with Spain following his red card against Israel, has suffered bruising to his right calf.

Serie A champion Juve announced the news Friday, stating that the 32-year-old would remain in Vinovo for further treatment and tests.

Russell Greaves