Gattuzo Italy is out of the World Cup

Italy national team head coach Gennaro Gattuso shared his thoughts after the defeat in the play-off final against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This defeat caused Italy to lose the chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The match ended in a 1:1 draw, but Italy lost the opportunity 1:4 in the penalty shootout.

Gattuso refused to blame external factors after the game. He emphasized that he would not discuss refereeing decisions because all decisive moments happened on the field.

The coach, who has been active in football for many years, admitted that he has experienced great victories and difficult defeats, but this particular loss was especially hard for him. The Italian coach highly praised the dedication and strong character of the opposing team.

He said his team constantly played under great pressure and compared the game to a battle in trenches. As a result, Italy had to accept the bitter truth of failing to secure the right to participate in the global tournament.

This defeat was a serious blow to the Italian national team. The four-time world champions have not participated in the World Cup since 2014, indicating their prolonged absence from the most prestigious competition.

Source: Football Italia.