One of the key players for the defending world cup champions Italy, Andrea Pirlo the midfield maestro will miss the first two games against Paraguay and New Zealand.

He has been struggling with a calf injury and Machello Nipi knew that he was going to be out for the first game and the second one as well.

He has been doing intensive physiotherapy everyday but now he hopes he can play in the third group game.

CNN reports that Ricado Montolivo could step in to relive him and he knows how important the task ahead of him is.