Italy unrolls for the premiere of Gattuso

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By: Manu Tournoux

Italy unrolls for the premiere of Gattuso

First successful for Gennaro Gattuso. For his first on the Bench of Italy, the former OM technician saw his players win 5-0 against Estonia, this Friday evening, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Long neutralized, the Transalpins have released the situation in the second half thanks to Kean (58th). A double of retagui, a raspadori achievement and a fight of the bastoni at the end of the match allowed Italy to win a second success in three matches in these qualifiers.

In group I, Squadra Azzurra is still preceded by Israel, which is three points ahead but one more match, and Norway, which made a full box. The Italians will precisely face the Israelis, winners of Moldova (0-4) on Monday evening.

Manu Tournoux

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