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A knee injury to Inter Milan center back Andrea Ranocchia will keep him out of Italy's European Championship qualifier in Slovenia on Friday.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli did not immediately call up a replacement.
Leonardo Bonucci will likely pair with Giorgio Chiellini in central defense for Italy, while Ranocchia will attempt to recover in time for the Milan derby on April 2.
Midfielder Thiago Motta has recovered from a minor injury and will stay with the squad.
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Next week, Italy plays Ukraine in a friendly in Kiev.
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