Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from Gennaro Gattuso’s debut on the Italy bench, as they host Estonia in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
It kicks off at the Stadio di Bergamo at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
The Azzurri are playing catch-up behind Norway, with Israel, Estonia and Moldova completing the group.
Luciano Spalletti was fired after the first two games, losing 3-0 in Norway and beating Moldova 2-0.
Their next fixture is against Israel on Monday September 8.
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Gennaro Gattuso warns Italy ‘will get nowhere with quality alone,’ so they must rediscover the fighting spirit that they were ‘masters’ at over the years.
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Giacomo Raspadori confirms Gennaro Gattuso’s ‘slaps’ were not just metaphorical, but literal, to shake Italy out of their rut. ‘I got one on the back of the neck.’
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Moise Kean ‘enjoyed’ Italy’s 5-0 victory over Estonia and is relishing the opportunity to play alongside Mateo Retegui in the attack-minded Gennaro Gattuso system.
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Mateo Retegui was the MOTM in Italy’s 5-0 win over Estonia with two goals and one assist.
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Alessandro Bastoni admits Gennaro Gattuso gave Italy ‘determination, grit, and a fair few slaps, as perhaps we needed a wake-up call’ ahead of their 5-0 win over Estonia.
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“I have many memories and emotions being back home here. We showed great hunger, hard work and humility all week. We proved we’re still standing and want to fight for qualification,” Retegui told RAI Sport.
“It’s always wonderful to be back home. We had a great season with Atalanta, I love the fans, but this felt a bit different. We played some great football and must continue like this in the next match.”
Gattuso ran a risk with the 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing him to use Kean, Retegui, Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Politano together.
“It was our first time together from the start, but we get along really well and I can play with all the strikers, Pio, Scamacca, Lucca. We’ve just got to keep fighting and keep humble,” concluded Retegui.
“We have to thank the lads for the performance, because we were only lacking a goal in the first half.
“The lads have shown such a great attitude over these days, they worked really hard. The first game is done, they deserve all the credit, and now we have to prepare for the next match.”
Gattuso ran a risk by using the 4-2-3-1 formation with Kean, Retegui, Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Politano together.
“We played with two strikers, we knew that we could allow a few counter-attacks, because we wanted to attack and that means taking a few risks at this level. Playing against a side that was a little weaker than us, with all due respect, it was only fair to take this approach.
“Nothing can ever be taken for granted and they deserve credit for their attitude throughout. We have an objective, which is to make the people happy and give enthusiasm back to the Italians.
“Everyone knows that I love a team that fights hard, because you can make mistakes, but you need the right attitude. Now we prepare for Monday.”
That’s more like it!
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Corner taken short, Raspadori cross floated from the left and Bastoni header at the back post!
Into 5 minutes of added time.
Long ball to find Cambiaso down the left, excellent first touch to hook it down, cross finds Retegui for the powerful header at the near post from nine yards!
Israel are 4-0 up away to Moldova, so still in second place behind Norway going into Monday’s match against Italy.
Francesco Pio Esposito makes his senior Italy debut, replacing Kean.
Orsolini attempts an acrobatic overhead kick, it is charged down, but the man does not lack confidence.
Misplaced Italy pass gifts a chance to Estonia, but Anier’s finish is spectacularly bad.
Italy eventually took the free kick, Raspadori effort into the wall.
Paskotsi, Shein and Sappinen off for Estonia, Anier, Soomets and Tamm on.
Paskotsi hurt his ankle in the process and needed treatment.
Paskotsi booked after he was robbed by Kean just outside the area and brought him down.
Orsolini and Locatelli on, Politano and Barella off.
Eek!
Italy’s defence got a bit distracted on a fairly simple through ball, Sappinen controlled on the edge of the area and fired low, Donnarumma with a great one-handed save!
Assist and goal in 90 seconds for Raspadori!
Politano got to the by-line, stood up the cross for his ex-Napoli teammate, who was allowed a free diving header from eight yards!
He deserved that! Retegui gathers right on the edge of the area, places a snooker shot into the near bottom corner! It wasn’t powerful, but it could really not have been any more precise!
Nice give and go with Raspadori in the build-up too.
Bastoni cross finds Retegui for a header that is just wide, Italy having so many chances!
Zaccagni and Dimarco off, Raspadori and Cambiaso on.
Saarma replaces Sinyaivskiy for Estonia.
TLN also airing this game in canada
Again the midfield is the weak link in this team. Italia is far to predictable in their build up.