Fiorentina striker Moise Kean has withdrawn from the Italy squad with a back injury, with Udinese striker Lorenz Lucca being called up to replace him.

The Italian Football Federation confirmed on Monday that Kean will not play in October’s games against Belgium and Israel because of a back injury.

Therefore, national coach Luciano Spalletti has called up Udinese striker Lucca as his replacement,

re-incorporating Spalletti in a friendly in the United States in March, when he sat out with a minor problem. Lucca has

been in fine form this season, scoring five goals in nine appearances in all competitions, while Keane has five goals in 10 appearances for Fiorentina.

Official: Kean pulls out of Italy squad as Spalletti calls replacement

FIGC said Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca would replace Kean.

Spalletti already called Lucca for friendly games in the USA this past March, but the Udinese striker didn’t make his debut due to a minor injury. สมัคร ufabet He has scored five goals in nine Udinese games across all competitions this season.

Kean has five goals in 10 Fiorentina appearances this term but missed a penalty kick against Milan last night, with Spalletti watching in the stands.

Italy players will train at Coverciano on Monday afternoon.