Italy reveal Leonardo Spinazzola ruptured Achilles tendon against Belgium

Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during Friday night’s Euro 2020 quarter-final win over Belgium, the Italian Football Federation has announced.

Spinazzola, who has impressed during the tournament, pulled up as he raced forward during the second half of Italy’s 2-1 victory in Munich and was visibly upset as he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.

The Roma full-back, 28, underwent tests on the injury at the Sant’Andrea Hospital in Rome, where it was revealed he had suffered a “subcutaneous rupture of the left Achilles tendon”.

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina said: “I felt very sorry for Spinazzola, because he had been giving so much to this team. I wish him the best of luck for a quick return, because not only is he a great professional, but he has also shown great personal qualities.”

Italy face Spain in the Euro 2020 semi-finals at Wembley on Tuesday evening.