Italian Gattuso injures his hand

Midfield stalwart Gennaro Gattuso could miss Italy's World Cup qualifier against Georgia at Udine on Wednesday after injuring his wrist in training.

The ANSA news agency said that the AC Milan player, who slipped and hurt his left wrist in a practice match, could undergo surgery later Sunday and that it was unlikely he would be fit for the world champions' latest match.

Meanwhile, defenders Fabio Grosso and Alessandro Gamberini, who were injured in the laboured 2-1 opening World Cup qualifying win in Cyprus on Saturday, will not be replaced, said Italian coach Marcello Lippi.

Grosso has fractured ribs while Gamberini suffered a dislocated shoulder.