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Buffon's injury in not serious, says Italy doctor
Jun 1, 2012 9:04:00 AM
The Azzurri were sweating over the fitness of the 34-year-old, but the knock that he picked up will not keep him out of the Euro opener against Spain
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Gianluigi Buffon's shoulder injury sustained in Italy's pre-Euro 2012 friendly against Russia is not serious, doctor Enrico Castellacci has said.
The Juventus goalkeeper was placed between the sticks during the first half of the contest, but was replaced by Morgan De Sanctis at the interval because of the ailment.
It was feared that the injury could rule Buffon out of the Euros, but it has been revealed that the 34-year-old was only taken off as a precautionary measure.
"It is nothing serious," Castellacci told Rai. "He had a small strain on the tendons of the right shoulder, but there are no concerns with regards to the match against Spain.
"Before he returns to training he must do some recovery work, but there is not a problem."
Buffon helped keep the scoreline goalless during the first half, denying Russia's players the opener with a number of great saves. However, Cesare Prandelli's side went on to lose the match 3-0 following second-half goals from Aleksandr Kerzhakov and a double from Roman Shirokov.
Italy will take on Spain on June 10 in their first Euro 2012 group match before meeting Croatia and Republic of Ireland.
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