Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso held a at Coverciano forward of video games towards Moldova and Norway within the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Soccer Italia was among the many at Italy’s coaching centre; under you possibly can learn each phrase the Azzurri boss stated.
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APPROACH – “Certainly, it received’t be straightforward. I need to see the utmost dedication and proceed on the trail we began in September. Certainly, within the first sport, we’ll use some gamers who haven’t had a lot enjoying time. We should take into consideration ourselves and be prepared.”
MORE TIME TO PREPARE FOR PLAYOFFS IN 2026 – “This morning, we ready the job till Janaury 15-16, I’ll go to Saudi Arabia to observe the Supercup. We’ve ready the plan to cowl as many video games as doable and proceed watching video games.
“[The get-together] can’t be executed. We’d be capable of discover a while in February to remain right here for one or two days, hopefully. The schedules are full. We’ll need to do our greatest, go go to the gamers, have dinner with them and handle it that manner. We’re engaged on it. Serie A can be making an attempt to assist us, but it surely’s very troublesome. We’re at Matchday 11 and we’ll once more round Matchday 30. It’s a really very long time, we all know it, that’s the state of affairs.”
CHIESA – “I usually discuss to him. We’ve got to respect the selections and issues that every of us has. We all know effectively what we inform one another, and I have to respect what the participant tells me. I can’t say the rest.” Is it the participant’s resolution then? “Sure, it’s already the fourth or fifth time that I’m explaining this.”
Italy ahead Federico Chiesa gestures in the course of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B soccer match between Italy and Albania on the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on June 15, 2024. (Picture by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Picture by FRANCK FIFE/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
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IDENTITY – “I consider that when a workforce can play with a couple of system, it’s nice. We’ll use two completely different formations.”
PLAYERS NOT CALLED UP – “Individuals like Zaniolo and Palestra, and lots of different gamers, have executed fascinating issues. Then, the alternatives are primarily based on sure standards, and I prefer to work with those that have been right here earlier than for a while, however the doorways of Coverciano are open to everybody. Berardi? No one questions his qualities; we all know him effectively. I do know what he can provide us, however I’ve choices to make. We’ll see.”
MIDFIELD – “Barella is with us, he’s suspended within the first sport. I spoke to Tonali 10 days in the past; absolutely we are able to’t afford to overlook an necessary participant like him for the semifinals. I feel it’s troublesome that he’ll play towards Norway. Regista? Locatelli can play there, Ricci too. We’ve got it. Locatelli is a pure playmaker, Ricci can even play as a mezzala.”
INTENSITY IN ITALIAN FOOTBALL – “I’ve my concept, the issue is that techniques dominate our league as a result of there are well-prepared coaches who put together for video games extremely. There may be little area, and it’s arduous to play in open areas, like in different leagues. This implies we now have to play otherwise.”
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KEAN’S INJURY – “He performed a cup sport with Fiorentina final week; they took a danger, and he picked up a knock. We’re sorry we misplaced him, however we now have sturdy strikers who’ve already helped us and we count on loads from them.”
SERIE A – “Once I watch video games, I have to concentrate on gamers, not the sport itself. It’s arduous to play in Serie A as a result of there are tactical masters, and it’s the most important concern. If we speak about depth, it’s at all times low as a result of it’s the ball that should transfer rapidly and it’s arduous with quick passes in tight areas. I’ve quite a lot of enjoyable when a workforce should get again in a sport, so there are extra areas and gamers begin doing one thing completely different.”
MOLDOVA – “There aren’t any easier video games. The lure is at all times across the nook, and I count on a troublesome sport. My gamers comprehend it.”
SCAMACCA – “He has nothing to show; he is aware of what I need to see throughout coaching classes, but when he’s right here, it’s as a result of I strongly consider in him. He’s had severe accidents, however he can do necessary issues, so I count on him to do issues correctly; he has nothing to show; he should solely see what his teammates are doing. He desires to place in as little effort as doable as a result of he desires to utilize his capturing abilities, however he’s received them.”
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 29: Gianluca Scamacca of Italy, seems dejected after the workforce’s elimination from the event following the UEFA EURO 2024 spherical of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Pictures)
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STRIKERS – “Many midfielders go on the wings within the build-up, and in case you put together for video games this manner, with central midfielders shifting extensive, it’s arduous to deliver the ball contained in the field. Many groups have been constructed this manner. That is the issue.”
SERIE A COACHES – “Actually, I just like the braveness of Italiano and Gasperini. Take a look at Mancini within the final 2-3 video games, he seems like Cafu! Likewise, Italiano has no worry. He and Gasperini deliver 4 or 5 gamers within the remaining third; they don’t worry the one-v-one defensively. I have to congratulate them.”
YOUTH TEAMS – “We had an necessary assembly 20 days in the past with Maurizio, Gigi and all of the individuals working within the federation, and I have to say that the work of the previous couple of years has been unimaginable, however we should not lose our younger gamers.
“I used to be speaking about this with Gigi [Buffon] the opposite day. As footballers, we didn’t win a lot with the Italy youth groups; now it’s the opposite manner round. There’s quite a lot of materials, and I feel the work at a youth degree has been nice. Now we should be good at elevating the bar and never cease them on the U19 squad. We should give them an opportunity to develop and make errors.
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“We’ve got an issue, we instantly come to conclusions, and in my expertise, you possibly can’t achieve this till they’re 21 or 22. We want persistence. That is what my expertise overseas has taught me.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy in motion in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Pictures)
CALAFIORI – “He’s not only a left-back, he performs in a couple of function. He recognises the areas and is aware of the right way to transfer. He’s a sensible participant, he can play anyplace. Left-back, centre-back, central midfielder. He can do something.”
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ROTATIONS – “I count on them to present their finest. I need to see the utmost dedication, the need to enhance as a workforce.”
SPALLETTI – “I spoke to Spalletti, I congratulated him. He requested me if I wanted something, however I simply known as him to want him good luck.”
CONTE – “Napoli have a terrific coach, who has received loads and is aware of the right way to transfer. I’ve labored for 19 months in Naples, and it’s by no means straightforward to verify your self after profitable. I feel Antonio has the energy to react to this destructive second. I imply, destructive…in case you have a look at the desk, they’re all there.”
MOLDOVA AND NORWAY – “The primary sport is extra necessary to me. The second will get ready by itself. We all know Norway may cause hassle for us; we should resolve whether or not to press or sit deep. They’ve high quality and physicality. We have been unfortunate to discover a Norway that’s enjoying nice soccer, however I nonetheless suppose that the sport to arrange effectively mentally is the one towards Moldova.”
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DEFENDERS – “Soccer has modified. At the moment, you play on reference factors. Solely Sarri defends as a unit. We’ve gone this manner for just a few years, additionally overseas. It turns into a special sport. We will say that as we speak there are necessary gamers who don’t know the right way to win aerial duels; there’s no extra work on the wall to enhance approach. That’s what we should speak about, not about defenders not with the ability to defend anymore, as a result of soccer has gone another way.”
GABBIA AND MILENELLO – “I spent 14-15 years at Milanello. I’ve reminiscences, however I’m not excited [to return]. There are such a lot of issues to consider. As for Gabbia, I additionally informed him, he’s a lad who has grown loads. I like the way in which he performs and the way he trains. I knew he was a severe man, however I’ve to say that he’s actually improved lately, and he’s doing issues critically. When a participant is humble and understands this, it’s already a terrific worth.”
ATTACK – “It’s true, he [Scamacca] will not be as dynamic as Pio or Retegui proper now, however Retegui, Pio, and Moise like to maneuver and don’t give reference factors. It doesn’t change a lot; there isn’t a really perfect striker associate. Each Pio and Retegui have dynamism.”
SERIE A, AGAIN – “Once I congratulated Italiano and Gasperini…that is high-level soccer. It’s plain that within the Premier League, they play a special sport due to their monetary energy, however our league is hard. If you’re good at getting ready the sport tactically…we now have unimaginable coaches, very effectively ready. In case you don’t invent a transfer, it’s arduous to win video games.
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“There’s one other necessary factor. In each sport, there are only a couple of gamers to observe. It means 60-65 gamers [can be called up], that is essentially the most troublesome factor, not the standard of the league.”
PIO ESPOSITO AND RASPADORI – “He [Pio Esposito] can’t afford to make any errors, as a result of he’s solely 20 and nonetheless has to show himself. Raspadori additionally falls into this class. I feel he’s a terrific participant, and the truth that he performs so little pains me. These are our points. Definitely, having some nicer stadiums would assist too.”