The Italian coach, Gennaro Gattuso, has expressed his concern about the future of his position at the helm of the Azzurri, especially if the team fails to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Gattuso, who took over in June, has boosted Italy’s hopes for next year’s tournament, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The 3-0 victory over Israel secured a place in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.
I will go to live far from Italy.
Gennaro Gattuso
Italia no ha jugado en una Copa del Mundo desde 2014.Currently, Italy is three points behind the leader of Group I, Norway. The Azzurri will face Moldova on November 13 and will host Norway three days later in their final qualifying match.
Despite the pressure inherent in leading the four-time world champions, Gattuso feels honored to be in charge.
The Italian coach has expressed his gratitude to the Federation, its president, and Gianluigi Buffon, highlighting the hard work and little rest that the task entails, but emphasizing the satisfaction that victories bring.
Gattuso has acknowledged that he did not expect to lead the team to 16 goals, attributing the merit to the players.
The Italian coach emphasizes the need to continue on this path and the enjoyment they experience when victories arrive.
