Italian footballers discuss incident involving Gattuso's slap
Italy Secures a Commanding Victory Over Estonia in World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Italy has claimed a resounding 5-0 victory against Estonia in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match played at home. The triumph marks a significant turnaround for the Italian national team, who had a rocky start in the qualifiers with a 0-3 loss to Norway.
The second half of the Estonia match saw all five goals being scored, with Giacomo Raspadori contributing a brace to the Italian tally. Raspadori, who has been in fine form, was also the recipient of a slap on the neck from the team's new coach, Gennaro Gattuso, during the break. The incident, which was aimed at waking up the players, has become a topic of discussion in the "RBC Sport" Telegram channel.
Alessandro Bastoni, another Italian national team player, confirmed the slapping incident, stating that it was used to motivate the players. Gattuso, who took over from Luciano Spalletti in mid-June, is no stranger to such tactics, having coached stars like Zlatan Ibrahimović, Andrea Pirlo, and Kevin-Prince Boateng at AC Milan before assuming the role of the Italian national team coach.
After three matches, Italy finds itself in third place in group I with six points. The team's improved performance and the controversy surrounding Gattuso's coaching style have sparked lively discussions in the "RBC Sport" Telegram channel. The channel is also abuzz with discussions about Raspadori's performance, the team's poor start under Spalletti, and the fact that all five goals in the match against Estonia were scored in the second half.
As the World Cup 2026 qualifiers continue, the Italian national team will be looking to build on this victory and maintain their momentum. The team's next match is eagerly anticipated, with fans and pundits alike eager to see how Gattuso's unconventional coaching style will continue to impact the team's performance.
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