US EditionItaly Will Be Ready for Physical Northern Ireland, Says Manager Gattuso
Italy aims to end its absence from the World Cup after missing two tournaments, with manager Gennaro Gattuso expecting a tough match against Northern Ireland in March.
- Gennaro Gattuso said he is bracing for a bruising playoff semi-final against Northern Ireland national team as Italy national team moves forward with confidence for next year.
- After missing the last two tournaments, Italy national team sacked former manager Luciano Spalletti in June; Gattuso won two matches over Estonia and Israel plus Moldova but failed direct qualification.
- On Thursday, Gattuso said Northern Ireland national team is physical and resilient, adding Italy 'must work on our fragility' and prioritize avoiding mistakes.
- If Italy advance, they would face a potential final against Wales national team or Bosnia & Herzegovina national team to qualify for the World Cup, June 11 to July 19, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- Gattuso noted he has been stressing the same message to the squad for three months, reporting Karan Prashant Saxena, reporter, and Peter Rutherford, editor.
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Italy will be ready for physical Northern Ireland, says manager Gattuso
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso is bracing for a bruising battle against Northern Ireland in March when the sides meet in their playoff semi-final for next year's World Cup. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Italy will be ready for physical Northern Ireland, says manager Gattuso
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso is bracing for a bruising battle against Northern Ireland in March when the sides meet in their playoff semi-final for next year's World Cup.The Italians are seeking to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 after missing the last two tournaments in Russia and Qat
Italy will still play Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina if they lose to Northern Ireland
Italy will play two games during the international break in March 2026, regardless of whether they qualify for the World Cup play-off final.Italy will meet Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semifinal on March 26, 2026, and if they progress, the Azzurri will face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina away in the decisive Final.As reported by Cronache di Spogliatoio on X social media, however, the Azzurri will play two games during the n…
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