Cristante sidelined for up to three weeks with knee injury

Bryan Cristante will miss two to three weeks after suffering a knee injury, ruling him out of upcoming matches. He had previously withdrawn from the Italy squad due to lumbago. Initial assessments suggested minor inflammation, but further evaluations revealed a more serious issue. His absence is significant for the team, as Cristante has been a key player this season. The squad will need to adjust, with Pisilli and De Roon likely to fill the midfield gap left by Cristante.

• 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Cristante set to miss 3 weeks of action with knee injury