Ogbonna gets Italy call as cover for doubtful Chiellini
Chiellini was forced off late on in Juventus' Serie A stalemate with SPAL on Saturday after suffering a muscular injury.
Although Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri did not expect it to be a serious problem, a medical update is yet to be provided by the club.
The 33-year-old is now a doubt for Italy's pending friendlies against Argentina and England, with Ogbonna called up by interim coach Luigi Di Biagio in case the 96-cap veteran is unable to feature in either contest.
#Nazionale In attesa delle valutazioni su Chiellini, il Ct Di Biagio ha convocato Angelo Obinze Ogbonna (West Ham). @Vivo_Azzurro @WestHamUtd pic.twitter.com/v5vRRnlt5c
— FIGC (@FIGC) March 18, 2018
Ogbonna has played 24 times for West Ham in the Premier League this season and will hope to add to his 13 senior caps.