Barzagli missed Italy's 1-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday due to an Achilles tendon problem, but was named in the Juventus' 27-man list against Lazio for Super Cup, reports Xinhua.

Barzagli was called into the squad following injury to Luca Antonelli, who limped out of a 4-0 friendly win against San Marino in Bologna on Friday.

Genoa defender Luca Antonelli has been ruled out of the Italy squad for a World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic due to injury, the Azzurri said on Monday.

The key individual battles that will be pivotal in the Germany versus Italy Euro 2012 semi-final at the National Stadium here on Thursday.

Davide Astori is to join up with the Italy Euro 2012 squad as cover for injured veteran centreback Andrea Barzagli it was reported by ANSA on Wednesday.

Key Italian central defender Andrea Barzagli is a major doubt for Euro 2012 after tearing his left calf muscle according to the team doctor.

Serie A title contenders Juventus will be without key defenders Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini for their next two league matches because of injuries the club announced on Monday.