Italy training started without Daniele De Rossi, Gianluigi Buffon and Antonio Candreva on Wednesday as the Azzurri started preparations for their Euro 2016 quarter-final with Germany.
De Rossi picked up a hip injury in Italy’s last 16 win over Spain on Monday, a game Candreva missed with an adductor problem.
It is not certain whether or not they will recover in time for Saturday’s encounter in Bordeaux.
No reason was given for the absence of goalkeeper captain Buffon. Thiago Motta is also suspended for the match with Germany. (dpa/NAN)