Cambiaghi Withdraws from Italy Squad with Calf Issue

Key Takeaways:

• Nicolo Cambiaghi has withdrawn from the Italy squad due to right calf discomfort, as announced by the Squadra Azzurra camp
• The 24-year-old, who was initially brought in to replace the injured Moise Kean, missed the squad’s final training session at Coverciano this morning
• Cambiaghi will not feature in Italy’s away fixture against Moldova or the home game against Norway and will return to Bologna

Squad Adjustment Affects Italy’s Qualifying Campaign

Italy have suffered an unexpected setback in their final push for World Cup qualification, as Bologna winger Nicolo Cambiaghi has withdrawn from the squad. The official confirmation came from the Squadra Azzurra camp, noting the 24-year-old’s inability to participate due to discomfort in his right calf.

Cambiaghi was not part of coach Gennaro Gattuso’s original selection. He received a late call-up after Moise Kean was forced out through injury but was then unable to take part in the team’s last training session at the Coverciano base this morning.

.@Azzurri, Cambiaghi lascia il ritiro a causa di un leggero fastidio al polpaccio destro 👉https://t.co/65MzSkUvfZ pic.twitter.com/Epon3NkPNr

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) November 12, 2025

Impact on Fixture Line-Up

As a consequence of his injury, Cambiaghi will miss both of Italy’s remaining qualifiers: the away trip to Moldova and the subsequent home tie against Norway. He will return immediately to his club, Bologna, while Gennaro Gattuso has opted not to summon a replacement at this stage.

After today’s final training session, the Italian national team is preparing to travel to Chisinau, where tomorrow evening they are set to face Moldova in the penultimate group fixture.

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