Italy extended their unbeaten run with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Turkey on Tuesday, despite potentially suffering further injuries.
Luca Pellegrini was withdrawn in the 68th minute and was seen on the bench with an ice pack strapped to his knee, after Francesco Acerbi and Giorgio Scalvini withdrew from the squad last week.
In the first of their two warm-ups ahead of UEFA Euro 2024, Italy came closest to breaking the deadlock at half-time when Bryan Cristante hit the post with a header.
Guglielmo Vicario denied Merih Demiral on the half volley in a bright second half for Turkiye, while Giacomo Raspadori’s tame shot was kept out by Altay Bayindir in the dying seconds as both sides failed to find a way through.
Italy Player Ratings
Vicario – 6/10
Di Lorenzo – 6/10
Mancini – 6/10
Bastoni – 6/10
Dimarco – 6/10
Jorginho – 6/10
Cristante – 6/10
Orsolini – 5/10
Pellegrini – 5/10
Chiesa – 5/10
Retegui – 5/10
Coach: Spalletti – 5/10
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