"I fall in love with these lads because of how they work and stay united, Gattuso said. We know we're on a journey and can't afford to make mistakes, but I like how we're growing."
"There are so many people who'd pay to be here, he said. I live it like a dream. I think of the great coaches like [Marcello] Lippi and [Giovanni] Trapattoni and wonder who would've thought I'd get this chance. I've worked with many people here for years, so it feels like home."
"He's a simple guy with big qualities - he runs like a midfielder, Gattuso explained when discussing Pio Esposito."
Italy sits second in its World Cup qualifying group and needs a win against Israel to secure automatic qualification, with Norway likely to top the group. A failure to win risks missing a third consecutive World Cup finals and would push the team toward the play-off route. Gennaro Gattuso has led the side since summer and has won all four qualifying matches under his tenure, including a 3-1 victory over Estonia. Forward Moise Kean withdrew from the squad with an injury, opening a possible first start for Francesco Pio Esposito, who is praised for his work rate and game understanding. Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner as a player, has one managerial trophy, the 2019-20 Coppa Italia with Napoli, and describes his role with Italy as a dream and a sense of belonging.
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