The Italian team will have to wait until Wednesday before knowing whether central defender Alessandro Nesta will be fit to face Mexico on Thursday.

Influential Italy captain Paolo Maldini remained on course to equal a World Cup record after overcoming an injury scare.

Influential Italy captain Paolo Maldini remained on course to equal a World Cup record after overcoming an injury scare.

Italy's Paolo Maldini has twisted his ankle in training on the eve of the clash against Croatia.