Alessandro Del Piero, an Italian legend, breaks down the Azzurri’s 2-1 victory over the world No. 1 Belgium in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals. (1:03).After tests on Saturday revealed that Leonardo Spinazzola, Italy's left-back, had suffered an Achilles tendon tear, he has been ruled out from Euro 2020.The 28-year old has been a standout performer for Italy and was again impressive in the quarterfinal win against Belgium. He was named star match -- for the third consecutive match in the tournament -- despite having to miss 80 minutes due to injury.Fixtures and bracketMarcotti: Italy and Belgium combine old and new, as the golden generation of Belgium floundersSpinazzola was running down the left wing with Thorgan Hazard of Belgium when he stopped and signalled to the bench that a shift was needed.He was examined at Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome. It was found that he had a ruptured tendon in his left Achilles.Spinazzola posted on Instagram Saturday, "Unfortunately, it's over, but our Azzurro dream is continuing and this is an excellent opportunity to prove that nothing is impossible." "I can only promise you that I will soon be back!" "I am certain!"Roberto Mancini, the manager of Italy, said that despite leading them to the semifinals of the major tournament since 2012, he was still "sad" about Spinazzola's injury.Spinazzola started his career at Juventus, but made his name with Atalanta during a loan period. He now plays for Roma, and has suffered from injuries all his life.He saw Inter Milan's January 2020 move fail due to a medical issue.After Belgium's victory in Munich, the entertainment on the return flight to Italy was the Spinazzola Serenade.Spinazzola was the one who stopped a goal from being tied. There was much cheering and loud singing, but not for the players who scored."Ole, Ole, Ole, Spina!" Spina! Spina!Lorenzo Insigne scored Italy's second goal Friday. "It's very disappointing to see, and we all try to get behind him."Italy will face Spain in the Euro 2020 semifinals at Wembley, with Emerson Palmeri, a Chelsea left-back, expected to replace Spinazzola.This report used information from The Associated Press
