Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight Wo

Italy appointed former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, who has managed leading clubs such as AC Milan and Napoli in the past, as their new coach after Luciano Spalletti was sacked following a 0-3 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

Italy chosen Gennaro Gattuso, former football player as their new team manager on Sunday, June 15.Gennaro replaces Luciano Spalletti, who announced his own sacking at a news conference last week, as per BBC Sports.