Italians wait on Nesta fitness

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

Italians wait on Nesta fitness
Mon, 10 Jun, 2002 - 09:16

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

The 26-year-old Lazio stopper hobbled off the pitch during the Croatia game on Saturday to be replaced by Marco Materazzi after just 20 minutes.

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