Gattuso Appointed Italy Coach Amid World Cup Struggle

Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as Italy's new head coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti after a 3-0 defeat to Norway left the national team nine points behind in World Cup qualifying. Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner, has made restoring enthusiasm, building unity, and changing the team's mentality his top priorities to avoid missing a third straight World Cup. He believes Italy has the required talent but must focus on the collective effort to secure qualification, which will likely require success in the playoffs. Italian football officials have praised Gattuso's professionalism and spirit, hoping he can inspire a turnaround. Separately, Carlos Augusto of Inter Milan expressed optimism about his club's chances at the FIFA Club World Cup, emphasizing the team's belief and ambition. Both Gattuso and Augusto highlight the importance of resilience and teamwork in overcoming recent setbacks.