Spain win O2.5 goals 9/4
The Juventus defender picked up the problem during training and has returned to Turin for treatment.
“Giorgio Chiellini will not be available to head coach [Gian Piero] Ventura for the next two Azzurri matches with Spain and Israel,” Italy confirmed on Friday.
“The Juventus defender sustained a right ankle injury and, following medical checks and diagnosis, left Coverciano to return to Turin for treatment.”
It is unknown whether Chiellini could be at risk of missing Juve’s Serie A clash with Chievo on September 9 or the Champions League trip to Barcelona on the following Tuesday.
Italy are second in Group G after six matches, level on points with leaders Spain, ahead of the showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
