Italy confirm Candreva hamstring injury


Football Soccer - Italy v Sweden - EURO 2016 - Group E - Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse, France - 17/6/16 Italy's Antonio Candreva in action REUTERS/ Regis Duvignau

BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Italy's Antonio Candreva sat out training on Saturday after picking up a hamstring injury in their 1-0 victory over Sweden on Friday.

The 29-year-old winger underwent tests on his injury to assess the problem, according to a statement on the Italian Football Federation's official website, and his progress will be monitored by medical staff.

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