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Italy's Fragility Worries Gattuso

September 10, 2025

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He lauds Azzurri's desire in 5-4 qualifying win over Israel, but said they conceded absurd goals

Italy's Fragility Worries Gattuso

MILAN - Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso lauded their fighting spirit after emerging on top in a crazy nine-goal World Cup qualifier against Israel on Sept 8, but conceded there is a fragility to his team.

Israel twice went ahead before Italy took a two-goal lead, but they needed an added-time goal in a dramatic finish to snatch a 5-4 victory and give them hope of qualification after missing the last two World Cups.

Gattuso has made a winning start to his reign after replacing Luciano Spalletti, following up a 5-0 win over Estonia on Sept 5 with another victory three days later, but it was an altogether different performance against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary.

"We're crazy. We conceded some absurd goals but we will hold on to this win," Gattuso, whose side scored via a Moise Kean double, Matteo Politano, Giacomo Raspadori and Sandro Tonali's late winner, told Italian broadcaster Rai.

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