The big "cluster" in the Italian selection did not spare the staff of Roberto Mancini.
While taking his first steps as assistant to the transalpine coach, Daniele De Rossi was also infected with Covid-19.
The 37-year-old former AS Roma captain has been affected by the virus and admitted to Lazzaro Spallanzani hospital in Rome since Thursday evening.
The last international break will therefore have caused many problems for Squadra Azzurra.
If Roberto Mancini's men have won their three matches for qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, a big “cluster” has emerged within the group.
Eight cases detected in gamers
While four members of the Nazionale staff tested positive initially, leaving the rally immediately after, the virus also affected the players.
Eight cases had been detected: Bonucci, Cragno, Florenzi, Verratti, Grifo, Bernardeschi, Sirigu and Pessina.
At PSG, Marco Verratti and Alessandro Florenzi have therefore paid the price and are still subject to the protocol after having contracted it.
They could not participate in the match against Lille in L1 last Saturday and against Bayern Munich in C1 on Wednesday and will still not be suitable against Strasbourg this Saturday.
Marco Verratti could return for the second leg against the Bavarian team this Tuesday in the Champions League.