Nesta ruled out of final

Nesta ruled out of final
Nesta ruled out of final
 
 

Thursday, 06, Jul 2006 09:07

Alessandro Nesta has been ruled out of the World Cup final against France on Sunday after failing to recover from injury.

The AC Milan captain is a vital part of the brilliant Italian defence which has allowed the Azzurri to progress to the final.

Italy have yet to concede a goal from their opponents. An own goal against USA was the only time that Gigi Buffon has been beaten in the tournament.

Nesta picked up a groin injury in the last group match against Czech Republic and he has been replaced by Marco Materazzi ever since.

The former Everton man has performed well even getting on the score sheet in that game against the Czechs.

Materazzi said: "It's normal to feel for a team-mate who can't play. But at this World cup every player counts, from the first to the last. Maybe that's the best thing about this group. Everyone feels a part of it."

France go into the match with a fully fit squad although Louis Saha will not be eligible to play after picking up a second yellow card in the Portugal match.


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