The former mediocampist who was world champion with Azzurra in 2006 revealed that it is a dream come true to be in the selected bank.
The former mediocampist Gennaro Gattuso He was presented as a new coach of Italy this Thursday and revealed that occupying the position of Technical Director of the Azzurra is a “Dream come true” For those who hope to live with a great and unique objective in mind: “Reach the 2026 World Cup”.
“It's a dream that has come true”declared the legend of Milan and world champion 2006, in his presentation as a new Italian coach that will replace Luciano Spallettiwho had been fired on June 8 after a win against Norway (3-0) that complicates Azzurra's options to go directly to the World Cup, an appointment that Italy has not played since 2014.
In his presentation, he also revealed: “I hope to live up to the position. It is not easy, but in life there are few easy things. We know you have to work so much. It is said a lot lately that we have no talent, but I think we have it. And I hope to prove it. The goal is to take Italy to the World Cup. For us, for the country, it is fundamental “.
In turn, he highlighted the first change that the selected must make: “In my head it is clear what you have to do. Reinterate enthusiasm and not think about negative. We have to create a family. Technique and tactics go to the background now. Italy's shirt weighs, but we don't have to be afraid “.
Finally, he also marked differences with his style of play when he was a steering wheel that stood out for his claw compared to the idea he proclaims as a technician. “There has been much of me. My figure as a player still weighs. What ran, shouted … but as a coach is different. In fact, now a player like me, who put together so much jaleo … in my team I would not play”he concluded between laughs.
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