Michael Schumacher will not test for Ferrari at Monza next week according to reports.

Recent reports in the German press claimed seven-time World Champion Schumacher was expected to join Ferrari at Monza for next week's three-day test.

But Swiss publication Blick claims that Ferrari have opted against using the German in Italy.

The publication cites the need for regular drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa to use 'every available kilometre' to resolve their current issues as the reason why Schumacher won't be in action.

Ferrari will join their rivals at Monza on August 27 for the start of the three-day test.