Inter vs Atalanta - Gattuso watches as 12 Italy prospects in action

Italy's World Cup Hopes Hit by Injury Crisis Ahead of Playoff vs Northern Ireland | 2026 Qualification - Archysport

Rome – The Italian national team is bracing for a challenging playoff campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the preparation hasn’t been ideal. A significant injury crisis has swept through the squad, casting a shadow over their hopes of securing a spot in the expanded tournament. Italy will face Northern Ireland on March 26th in a pivotal match, with the winner advancing to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina for a coveted place in t…

Five Italy youngsters who should be included in Gattuso’s 2026 World Cup play-off squad

Gennaro Gattuso has less than a week to go before he is expected to announce his Italy national team squad for the crucial World Cup play-offs at the end of March. Here is a look at five young hopefuls who could be included in the Azzurri side for the Northern Ireland match on the 26th of this month. Italy are due to take on Northern Ireland in a one-legged World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo on March 26, and the winner of that tie will go …

Inter vs Atalanta - Gattuso watches as 12 Italy prospects in action

Saturday’s Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Atalanta doubles as a significant scouting opportunity for Italy head coach Rino Gattuso, with as many as twelve potential Azzurri call-ups on show at San Siro ahead of the World Cup playoff against Northern Ireland on March 26th.According to Il Giorno, via FCInterNews, Inter alone provide five players for Gattuso to assess.Alessandro Bastoni, fitness permitting after the knock sustained in the de…