Vieira defied Inter orders to play in both internationals for France against Italy and Scotland and Mancini snapped: "I spoke with him when he returned and he is not fit.

"He was not in condition to play the second qualifier against Scotland. Against Italy, he was already restricted. He stayed in the middle of the field and struggled with his mobility. He should have avoided the second game.

"I am more than disappointed because he is now a new injured player. I repeat, after the first game he should have avoided the second one. I watched it and he was not in shape."