World Cup Qualifiers: Italy's attack is on fire, with a good start for Gattuso.
Italy-Estonia 5-0
World Cup qualifiers: Italy's attack is on fire, with a good start for Gattuso.
Gattuso made a perfect debut in Bergamo. Kean and Retegui led the Azzurri, while Raspadori and Bastoni also scored to secure a 5-0 victory over Estonia. After a dominant but goalless first half, the Azzurri ran riot in the second half thanks to Ringhio's ultra-attacking formation.
Italy-Estonia 5-0
At the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy He immediately took control of the game with an offensive attitude. Gattuso They deployed a highly attacking 4-4-2 formation, often switching to a 4-2-4 with Zaccagni and Politano playing wide to support the Kean-Retegui duo. Despite numerous chances, the first half ended goalless: Dimarco, Tonali, and Politano all attempted long-range strikes to no avail, while the crossbar denied Retegui a goal in front of his former fans.
Upon returning to the pitch, the Azzurri further increased the tempo and the decisive moment came in the 58th minute. Dimarco's cross, Retegui's backheel and a winning header from KeanThe goal finally unlocked the match. A minute later, Kean hit the post, but shortly after he thought about it. Retegui with a precise right-footed shot in the 69th minute to double the lead. Two turns of the clock and Breakers he tripled his lead, effectively closing the accounts.
At the end Retegui he scored his personal double and Sticks, in full injury time, scored the fifth goal with a header.
Gattuso's first spell as Italy coach couldn't have ended better. Beyond the result, the team's mentality was impressive. They continued to attack until the last minute, finally showing clear ideas. It's a debut that restores confidence to a national team that's forced to find its feet and build step by step towards the title. 2026 World Cup.
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