Gattuso's Grit: Reviving Italy's World Cup Dreams

Gennaro Gattuso, revered for his tenacity on the field, is now tasked with leading Italy's soccer team out of crisis. With the Azzurri at risk of missing their third consecutive World Cup, Gattuso's determination mirrors his on-pitch persona as the team's new head coach.

Taking over from the ousted Luciano Spalletti, Gattuso faces the formidable challenge of closing a significant gap in the qualifying rounds. Italy is trailing group leader Norway with nine points but Gattuso remains steadfast, using his signature combativeness to rally the squad.

Gattuso's debut as coach will see Italy face Estonia. He emphasizes a fresh approach, demanding high standards of dedication even from injured players, to reforge a team capable of reclaiming past glories, and making it to the next World Cup.

(With inputs from agencies.)