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Italy doctor hits back at Fabregas’ Kean comments: ‘We constantly keep clubs updated’

Italy’s team doctor has responded to Cesc Fabregas’ criticism over Moise Kean, insisting the national…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 5:49 PM
Italy doctor hits back at Fabregas’ Kean comments: ‘We constantly keep clubs updated’
Key Things to Know
  • Italy doctor Angelo De Carli defended the national team's communication after criticism from Como coach Cesc Fabregas regarding Moise Kean.
  • Fabregas claimed Kean played 90 minutes against France despite carrying an injury sustained versus Belgium.
  • De Carli insisted that national team staff maintain frequent contact with club doctors throughout international windows.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Italy team doctor Angelo De Carli has responded to criticism from Como coach Cesc Fabregas regarding Moise Kean's fitness, maintaining that national team medical staff constantly update club doctors. Fabregas previously claimed that Kean had played 90 minutes against France while injured after sustaining a knock against Belgium, calling for improved communication between the Italian federation and its clubs.

De Carli stated that staff maintained frequent contact with clubs before, during, and after the camp, though he did not address the specific timing of Kean's scan. Kean is expected to miss a week to 10 days, ruling him out of Como's upcoming clash against Roma.

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