Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has been ruled out of Italy's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Turin next week, the Italian football federation announced Sunday.

Coach Giampiero Ventura has called up Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella in his place for the clash on October 6 and a friendly against Albania three days later, the federation said without giving any explanation.

Verratti played 79 minutes for PSG on Saturday before being substituted in the 6-2 win over Ligue 1 rivals Bordeaux.

Italy are second in Group G behind Spain and look set for the playoffs to qualify for the World Cup in Russia next year.

Ventura also called up Chievo striker Roberto Inglese in case Torino's Andrea Belotti is unavailable after picking up a knee injury playing Serie A this weekend.