Despite the victory, Gennaro Gattuso reacted strongly to criticism from Italian supporters present in Chisinau. In the 73rd minute, while the score was still 0-0, some of the ultras began to protest. An attitude that the coach deemed unacceptable.
“ What I heard today is a shame, I don’t accept it. I saw Italy playing, they didn’t put a single shot on target. If some people were stuck on the 11-1 conceded by Moldova against Norway, that’s not my problem,” he declared.
Before continuing: “ETo hear 500 supporters protesting outside, while the team is in difficulty, I cannot accept it. We must stay united. »
Italy must beat Norway
Second in Group I with 18 points, Italy must win against Norway to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. Gennaro Gattuso’s men are two points behind Erling Haaland and his team.
The 2006 world champions will have to pull out all the stops in front of their home crowd at San Siro to avoid another rout. In the first leg, Norway defeated the Italians with a score of 3 goals to 0. See you this Sunday (8:45 p.m.).
