Gattuso explains omission of three Italy attackers and Northern Ireland dangers
During his press conference at Coverciano today, Gennaro Gattuso explained why Nicolò Zaniolo, Federico Bernardeschi and Riccardo Orsolini were not included in the squad and said Northern Ireland are...
Gattuso explains omission of three Italy attackers and Northern Ireland dangers During his press conference at Coverciano today , Gennaro Gattuso explained why Nicolò Zaniolo, Federico Bernardeschi and Riccardo Orsolini were not included in the squad and said Northern Ireland are ‘scary’ on set pieces. Italy have begun preparations for Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland in Bergamo . Gattuso explains omission of Orsolini, Bernardeschi and Zaniolo Federico Chiesa returned to Liverpool on Monday morning and was replaced by Bologna’s Nicolò Cambiaghi.
During his press conference attended by Football Italia today, Gattuso explained why he didn’t call up either Zaniolo, Bernardeschi or Orsolini. “I have tried since the first day to build rapport with the players. I know you’ll ask me about Zaniolo, Bernardeschi, and Orsolini, even if the latter was here recently,” he said.
“But I tried to create a group, and I’m very satisfied with it. I hope with all my heart that we’ll reach this target. I believe this group deserves joy for what we’ve done in these months.
“I’m aware that players like Zaniolo have done really well, but I made decisions in good faith. I didn’t want to lose time explaining how to stay together, and I have great confidence in the players I’ve called. “All players who are here are aware of what we play for and how important this game is.