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Cassano twisted his knee, but will be ready for the final 

Cassano twisted his knee, but will be ready for the final

7.07.2012

Italy striker Antonio Cassano has twisted his knee during a collision against Germany, but will be on line for the final of Euro 2012 on Sunday. At the Olympic Stadium in Kiev "Squadra Azzurri" will go against Spain and will try to dethrone the current champion of the Old Continent.

29-year-old Cassano played a strong game against Germany, assisted by Mario Balotelli for the first goal in the door of Manuel Noyer. At the beginning of the second part, however, he was replaced by Alessandro Diamanti. There was variation Milan striker did not start the match, but at the last moment is authorized by the team doctor Enrico Kastelachi to participate.

"Cassano has a slightly twisted knee. However, from a medical standpoint, there is nothing alarming, since connections are not damaged, "said Kastelachi. "We'll watch him in the final against Spain."

Ignazio Abbot and Mario Balotelli also recovered from their minor injury and will fall into the accounts of Cesare Prandelli for the decisive match.

So far, Cassano was holder in all meetings of the "Squadra", noting one goal (against Ireland in the group stage) and impressed with all the movement and work on the ground. Shown by him look even more impressive against the backdrop of cardiac surgery that underwent 6 months ago.

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