Apologies

Gennaro Gattuso apologised to the Italy followers after , admitting the workforce ‘will get scared’ and should change this angle for the World Cup play-offs.

The Azzurri knew that even a victory could be inadequate to high the group, as they required a 9-0 outcome to overturn the massive hole in purpose distinction.

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Nonetheless, it felt vital to take revenge for June’s 3-0 defeat in Oslo, which prompted the dismissal of coach Luciano Spalletti, and preserve the successful streak going for the brand new boss.

As an alternative, the 4-1 defeat was humiliating and painful, throwing away the Francesco Pio Esposito opener with a dismal second half displaying with an Erling Haaland brace, Antonio Nusa and Jorgen Strand Larsen objectives.

Gattuso apology to Italy followers after loud jeers

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Referee, Alejandro Hernandez, reveals a yellow card to Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Italy, through the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

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“We at the start must apologise to our followers, as a result of 4-1 is a heavy outcome,”

“It’s a pity, as the primary half was excellent, we have been an actual workforce, however the largest disappointment is that the second half was lower than these requirements.

“Congratulations to Norway, however we begin once more from the primary half, the place we did what we have been meant to do, then we struggled lots after the break.”

What occurred to supply such a really totally different efficiency within the second half when Italy gave the impression to be in management?

“We misplaced our form, as within the first half we have been urgent in the suitable method, however then we began to lose the ball a bit too cheaply, give Norway some area to play in. We misplaced the ball, misplaced passes and received pushed again, that’s what occurred,” replied Gattuso.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Italy, points directions through the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

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Now Italy go on a break and gained’t be again collectively till a couple of days earlier than the semi-final on March 26, with hopes that they will even be capable to play the ultimate on March 31 and ebook their place on the event.

“We now have to construct on the primary half, after we have been strong, in the suitable positions, however as quickly because the opponents create an opportunity, we begin to get scared. That’s the place we’ve got to alter and enhance, we received frightened.”