National team, Ventura: ‘Gattuso has brought back serenity and joy’

Rome, 8 September (LaPresse) – “The match against Estonia was great, especially in terms of desire. I had the feeling that there was a great deal of mutual willingness. Gattuso has brought back serenity, a little confidence and a touch of joy. The team’s spirit of sacrifice and enthusiasm has returned. These are all positive signs, and I hope it is the beginning of something, pending more convincing tests than Estonia.” These were the words of Gian Piero Ventura, former coach of the national team, speaking on Radio Anch’io Sport on Rai Radio 1, about the start of Gattuso’s new tenure on the Azzurri bench. Tonight, the national team will face Israel in Hungary in their fourth match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.