Italy captain Immobile looking likely to miss out on Euro 2024

Ciro Immobile has continued to be plagued by poor form and his struggles at Lazio may cause him to miss out on a spot in the Italy squad for the upcoming European Championship.

The 34-year-old striker, who was named Azzurri captain by Luciano Spalletti during his first international break in charge back in September, was again kept quiet as the Biancocelesti fell in a 2-0 loss to Juventus in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Tuesday.

Immobile has struggled to impress this season with Lazio, netting just six goals across 26 games, and it’s hard to tell whether he’s truly on the decline or if he’s simply struggled with fitness and poor form at club level.

Immobile at risk

TMW highlights how it’s looking increasingly unlikely that Immobile will make the cut for Spalletti’s 23-man Italy squad for the upcoming European Championship in Germany, with his poor form continuing to limit his decisiveness in front of goal.

His last appearance for the Azzurri came back in September and he’s facing competition for a spot from Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui, Gianluca Scamacca and Moise Kean.

Valentin Castellanos is also threatening Immobile’s starting spot in the Lazio squad and recent rumours suggested that a move to Inter could be on the cards in the summer.