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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Gattuso Praises Italy’s Comeback Against Israel but Worried by Fragility

Italy's victory showcased resilience with a 5-4 scoreline in a high-scoring match, but coach Gennaro Gattuso highlighted defensive weaknesses needing urgent improvement.

  • Italy, managed by Gennaro Gattuso, won a nine-goal World Cup qualifier 5-4 against Israel in Hungary on Monday.
  • Gattuso took charge after Luciano Spalletti was dismissed following a 3-0 loss to Norway, which left Italy second in their group.
  • Italy twice trailed in the match, with Moise Kean scoring twice and the team showing fighting spirit despite defensive fragility and conceding easy goals.
  • Gattuso described the situation as frustrating, noting that although the team allowed some ridiculous goals, they managed to secure the victory. He also took full responsibility for the team's shortcomings rather than placing blame on the players.
  • The victory gave Italy nine points, keeping them three behind Norway and preserving their hope of qualifying as group runners-up for the playoffs.
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The commentary on Italy's suffering victory against Israel for 5-4. Concerns a disastrous defense, far from our history. Male Barella and Bastoni

·Rome, Italy
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Italy is not able to take off in the European World Cup qualifiers. Even Gennaro Gattuso's arrival in the Nazionale bench was not able to give balance to the team, despite the two consecutive wins for the former Milan coach and former player.Rino's debut was filled with glory after running over weak Estonia last Friday for an expressive 5-0. However, the visit to Israel – a party disputed in Hungary – represented a greater challenge. So the sele…

·Chile
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The ct, at the second victory on two blue games, admits to having tormented during the crazy 90 minutes against Israel

·Turin, Italy
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beIN SPORTS USA broke the news in on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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