Buffon injures ankle but should be fit for England game

Italian legendary keeper in injury scare ahead of match against England, but manager says its nothing

14 June 2014, 8:21am

Italy's captain and talisman Gianluigi Buffon Photo: EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

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Italian keeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon twisted his ankle Friday in training but will be fit to play in the team's opener against England Saturday, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said.

"He is very, very lightly injured," Prandelli told a press conference. "It's nothing."