Juventus' Claudio Marchisio celebrates after scoring against Cesena during their Italian Serie A soccer match in Cesena, February 15, 2015. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
ROME (Reuters) - Italy and Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is set to be ruled out for several months after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in training with the national team, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Friday.
The 29-year-old, who has 51 caps for his country, will now play no part in Italy's Euro 2016 qualifier against Bulgaria on Saturday or face England in a friendly three days later.
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