Burnley striker to miss friendlies for Italy U21s due to injury

Italy U21s have qualified for Euro 2025 and are now preparing for friendlies against France and Ukraine, but Burnley talent Luca Koleosho will not take part in these matches due to injury.

epa10879542 Luca Koleosho (R) of Burnley in action against Sergio Reguilon of Manchester United during the English Premier League football match between Burnley FC and Manchester United, in Burnley, Great Britain, September 23, 2023. EPA-EFE/PETER POWELL

However, the 20-year-old’s hopes of playing his third game with the Azzurrini were dashed by an injury that will rule him out of the upcoming friendlies against France and Ukraine during the international break, as reported by Alfredo Pedullà.