Injury robs Azzurrini of De Ceglie

Juventus full-back Paolo De Ceglie will play no further part in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after sustaining an ankle injury.

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Playing on the left side of midfield, the 22-year-old twisted his left ankle early on in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Belarus in Helsingborg, and was replaced by Daniele Dessena on 14 minutes. With no hope of recovering in time for Friday's semi-final against Germany, nor the final three days later, he will now return to Italy. The Azzurri will also be without the suspended Claudio Marchisio for the Germany game, but FC Internazionale Milano striker Mario Balotelli is available as he returns from suspension.