Paolo Di Canio shouldn’t be excited by Italy’s 3-1 win over Estonia, however appreciates the ‘sense of belonging’ proven by the gamers beneath Gennaro Gattuso.
Former Serie A and West Ham striker Di Canio stays crucial of the Italy nationwide workforce regardless of three consecutive wins beneath new coach Gattuso.
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When requested whether or not he was excited by the Azzurri’s 3-1 win over Estonia final evening, Di Canio replied (): “My reply isn’t any.”
Di Canio ‘not excited’ about Italy’s win over Estonia
Paolo Di Canio
“If I obtained excited a few win like this one, it will imply I’m putting Italy someplace between Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia and with all due respect, I consider we’re stronger than that,” continued the ex-West Ham star.
“After which I’d be throwing my soccer information within the trash, ignoring the extent of our opponent.
“Lastly, if I needed to do it simply to please somebody, it’s not in my type. I care deeply in regards to the nationwide workforce, and that’s precisely why I’m so crucial.
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“After I assume that just some weeks in the past, we didn’t need to beat Israel and we solely gained 5-4 within the ultimate seconds, whereas Norway may have crushed them 12-0, I merely can’t get carried away.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy seems to be on previous to the Nationwide anthems previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Photos)
Italy stay second in Group I, six factors under Norway however with a giant goal-difference hole in favour of Norway, which suggests the Azzurri will possible must undergo the playoffs to qualify
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Di Canio, nevertheless, is glad with the sense of belonging and perspective proven by Italy gamers beneath their new coach.
“Then again, I’m actually joyful about one factor: the workforce’s enthusiasm,” he mentioned.
“I noticed a number of gamers, together with Bonucci, celebrating passionately. It appeared pressured at first, however I truly prefer it. The nationwide workforce has been lacking that sense of belonging, that self-awareness among the many youthful gamers.”
Italy’s subsequent sport is towards Israel in Udine this coming Tuesday.
The ultimate two video games within the World Cup qualifying group are towards Moldova away and at house (San Siro) towards Norway in November.