Nesta ruled out of qualifying match
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-03-23 09:25

Alessandro Nesta has withdrawn from Italy's squad ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier with Scotland at the Milan's San Siro Stadium.

Italy defender Alessandro Nesta has been ruled out of the 2006 World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Milan's San Siro stadium.[AFP]

The AC Milan defender was unable to train normally because of an ankle injury and, after consultation with national team doctors, it was decided he would benefit from rest and treatment.

Coach Marcello Lippi has not yet called up a replacement for Nesta, one of the key figures in the Italy defence.

Striker Vincenzo Montella also sat out of training at the national team's Coverciano headquarters in Florence today but remains with the squad.

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