The Italian squad has suffered a major scare today with the news that talismanic defender, Fabio Cannavaro, is having to seek hospital treatment on ankle injury received in training. Cannavaro was injured in an accidental clash with the full back Giorgio Chiellini. Reportedly, Italy’s doctor, Paolo Zeppilli said “We have to do tests but it does not look like a minor injury. The first thing we need assess is if there is any damage to the bones.” The Real Madrid defender has played 116 times for Italy in his long career.