Gianluigi Buffon out of Italy's Euro 2016 qualifier vs. Bulgaria with illness
Reuters
Italy will be without captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifying match against Bulgaria.
The Italian football association (FIGC) announced earlier today that the 37-year-old shot-stopper will miss the contest, with multiple reports suggesting that the iconic Juventus man is dealing with an illness.
As a result, Paris Saint-Germain 'keeper Salvatore Sirigu will get the nod for manager Antonio Conte, with Federico Marchetti serving as the backup.
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