Solely two Italy gamers saved face in a within the World Cup qualifiers.
Donnarumma 5.5 – Probably not at fault for any of the 4 objectives, however not all the time assured when claiming the ball from Norway’s crosses.
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Di Lorenzo 4.5 – Caught in no man’s land in midfield. Too defensive to assault and too attacking to defend. A hybrid place that didn’t assist the workforce.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Matteo Politano of Italy is challenged by Antonio Nusa of Norway through the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Mancini 4.5 – Some robust clashes with Haaland. Gained a lot of the floor duels, however was weak within the air. Strand Larsen dribbled previous him to attain the fourth objective for Norway.
Bastoni 4 – He was too irritable within the second half. Unsurprisingly, he was booked. Gave away the ball within the build-up to Norway’s third objective. A poor defensive efficiency regardless of his many touches. (86′ Buongiorno N/A).
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Politano 5.5 – Professionals: fascinating cross-field passes. One even impressed Italy’s objective. Cons: Too weak defensively. He ran rather a lot, however naturally struggled when pressured to defend within the remaining third.
Barella 5.5 – Easy, correct passes, however solely gained one duel. Subbed off earlier than he acquired a second yellow card. (86′ Ricci N/A).
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Gamers of Italy pose for a workforce {photograph} previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Locatelli 5 – He made extra touches than another Italy participant. The issue is that the ball simply moved too slowly. (79′ Scamacca N/A).
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Frattesi 4 – His trademark late runs contained in the field have been nowhere to be seen. The Inter midfielder solely made 15 touches in almost 70 minutes (through ) and was too sloppy defensively (68′ Cristante 5).
Dimarco 6 – Offered the help for Retegui and had one of the best Italy probability within the second half.
Retegui 5 – Fought exhausting, particularly within the opening 45 minutes, however didn’t have many possibilities to harm Norway.
Esposito 6 – Second objective in two video games. Third in his first 5 Italy appearances. No more so as to add. (79′ Zaccagni N/A).
Coach: Gattuso 4.5 – Italy melted after the primary issue, as he additionally admitted. The primary half’s efficiency was actually good, however maybe it was resulting from Norway’s gentle strategy. After they began taking part in correctly, Italy couldn’t react, and it’s worrying to consider it earlier than the playoffs.
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Norway: Nyland 6; Ryerson 6.5, Ajer 6.5, Heggem 6.5, Moller Wolfe 6.5 (89′ Ostigard N/A); Thorstvedt 6 (75′ Aasgard N/A), Berge 6.5, Berg 6.5 (64′ Thorsby 7), Nusa 7.5; Sorloth 7 (76′ Bobb 7.5), Haaland 8 (89′ Strand Larsen 7). Coach: Solbakken 8.