Gianluigi Donnarumma admits ‘there’s no level saying we don’t really feel the strain’ as Italy put together for the World Cup play-off last with Bosnia. ‘We mustn’t repeat the errors in opposition to Northern Eire.’
It kicks off on the Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica on Tuesday at 19.45 UK time and a winner can be determined after 90 minutes, additional time or perhaps a penalty shoot-out.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – SEPTEMBER 08: Sandro Tonali of Italy seems on throughout a Italy coaching session at Bozsik Stadion on September 08, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photograph by Claudio Villa/Getty Photographs)
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The Nazionale reached this last due to , sealed by Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean objectives.
Bosnia additionally performed that day, needing additional time and a penalty shoot-out to get the higher of Wales in Cardiff following a 1-1 draw.
Donnarumma confession as Italy fired up
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 26: Manuel Locatelli, Federico Gatti and Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy work together after the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Italy and Northern Eire at Stadio di Bergamo on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“We’re human beings, there’s no level saying we don’t really feel the strain, all of us wish to do nicely and go to the World Cup, nevertheless it’s the correct of stress,”
“We’re prepared, we have to do what we ready in coaching, deal with what we’re able to, and the remainder will come as a consequence.”
The stress is palpable within the Azzurri camp, as they misplaced the World Cup play-offs for the tournaments in each 2018 and 2022.
That they had been the favourites in each these ties, dropping to Sweden and North Macedonia.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy warms up 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 Photographs)
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“The whole lot provides as much as invaluable expertise. We’re a younger squad, it’s solely pure there may be some nervousness and the adrenaline is racing, however that’s a part of the game,” added Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper Donnarumma.
“Tomorrow is a vital match we have to method in the suitable manner. We mustn’t repeat the errors we made within the first half in opposition to Northern Eire.
“The group is prepared and fired as much as put in an amazing efficiency so we will obtain this goal.”
Donnarumma is the captain of the Azzurri squad, as he’s the participant with by far probably the most senior caps, regardless of being nonetheless comparatively younger.
“I’m really pleased with every part I’ve accomplished up to now with the Nazionale. There was pleasure and ache, I missed out on two World Cups, and we wish to deliver Italy again the place it deserves to be.
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“Solely we all know how a lot we suffered at not attending to the World Cup, so we have to study from that ugly expertise and put all of it onto the pitch tomorrow. We wish to deliver pleasure to all Italians, but additionally to ourselves, as a result of I really feel we deserve it for all that we’ve been doing.”