HULL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Burnley’s Luca Coliocio reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City AFC and Burnley FC at MKM Stadium on October 23, 2024 in Hull, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Italy Under-21s have qualified for the 2025 European Championship and are now preparing for friendlies against France and Ukraine, but Burnley talent Luca Koliuccio will not take part in these matches after suffering an injury.
The 20-year-old was included in the 27-man squad announced by Azzurrini coach Carmine Nunziata last week, in a strike department that also includes Leeds striker Willy Gonto.
Burnley’s Kolioccio has been left out of the Italy Under-21 squad following an injury
Collisho has previously made just two appearances for the Italy Under-21s in November 2023 and more recently in October 2021, when he came on as a second-half cameo in his side’s 1-1 draw with Ireland, earning Nunziata’s side a place in next year’s European Under-20 Championship. 21 championships.
epa10879542 Luca Coliocio (right) of Burnley in action against Sergio Reguilon of Manchester United during the Premier League football match between Burnley and Manchester United, in Burnley, Britain, September 23, 2023. EPA-EFE/Peter Powell
However, the 20-year-old’s hopes of playing his third cap for the Azzurrini have been dashed due to an injury that has ruled him out of the upcoming friendlies against France and Ukraine during the international break, reports Alfredo Pedulla.
Koleushu, who underwent surgery on a knee injury in December 2023, has since recovered and returned to Burnley, for whom he has played 14 Championship games this season, scoring twice.
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