Italy would 'give their lives' for World Cup, but warns about Bosnia fouls and referee
Football Italia • • general
Key Points:
- Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso described a positive atmosphere within the squad ahead of the World Cup play-off Final against Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing the importance of a strong team performance.
- Gattuso warned his players to avoid reacting to fouls and protests, noting that Bosnia tends to commit more fouls and the referee is experienced and intolerant of dissent.
- The match is crucial as the winner will qualify for the World Cup and join Group B with Qatar, Switzerland, and Canada.
- Gattuso named his 23-man squad for the final, reinstating Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso while Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini was left out.
- The Italian coach highlighted the physical and technical challenge posed by Bosnia and stressed the need for mental and physical resilience in the opening minutes of the match.
