Inter star pulls out of international duty just hours after Champions League final humiliation at the hands of PSG
One of Inter Milan 's stars has decided to pull out of his country's international fixtures following Saturday's Champions League final defeat.
The Italian side were thrashed by Paris Saint-Germain in Munich in what was the biggest final defeat in the history of the tournament.
Desire Doue bagged a brace while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and substitute Senny Mayulu were also on target as the French giants secured a historic treble.
Francesco Acerbi started at the base of Inter's defence and it has now been revealed that the Italian will not take part in his nation's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Acerbi has rejected to join Italian national team for the upcoming international games.
He posted on X: 'Francesco Acerbi has rejected to join Italian national team for the upcoming international games.
'Acerbi informed me by text message this morning, we move on', says Italy coach Luciano Spalletti.'
He had been included in Spalletti's latest squad for June's World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova.
'Acerbi did not respond to the call-up,' Spalletti told the media during his press conference on Sunday.
'Let's move on,' the CT added. 'It's not a physical issue, he's thought about what's happened around him.
'Previously he had some doubts. It's true that we have to hold our breath at the end of the season, it was not easy to make these call-ups.'
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