The Nazionale began its qualifying campaign in early June with a rout in Oslo (3-0) which compromised its direct qualification for the North American World Cup and cost its post at Luciano Spalletti, replaced in mid-June by Gattuso.
Gennaro Gattuso brilliantly succeeded in his debut as Italy coach on Friday in Bergamo: badly party to win his direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the Nazionale reassured himself by dominating Estonia 5 to 0.
“I saw a team that fought for 90 minutes, which has always had its offensive instinct in mind. I am happy with this match, this is a first victory, we must now win the next match that will be complicated, “analyzed Gattuso, at the Rai microphone.
Before facing Israel, Italy, which has not participated in the last two World Cups, remains 3rd in group I with six points, six lengths from Norway (12 pts in four matches) and three of its opponent on Monday in Debrecen (Hungary).
The match between Israel and Italy this Monday, September 8, will be followed at 8:45 p.m. on the Live Foot Team and in the multiplex of the L’Equipe channel.
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