Italy national team midfielder Sandro Tonali recently gave an interview to journalists, commenting on his experience working with head coach Gennaro Gattuso. He stated that he had a long-held dream of working with Gattuso, and he is very pleased that this dream has been realized in the national team.
Tonali's sincere words
"I spoke with Gattuso many times. I've always wanted to work with him, but now this opportunity has come to me with the national team. I'm very happy about this. Every word he said to me is as precious to me as a father's advice. Gattuso always wants us to be like him, trying to instill his characteristic diligence and fighting spirit," Tonali said.
Drama vs. Israel
For information, the Italian national team played against Israel on September 8th as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In a very intense and goal-rich match, the Azzurri secured a 5-4 victory. This victory was crucial for the team, as every point in the qualifying round can be decisive.
Conclusion
From Sandro Tonali's statement, it's clear that he considers it a great honor to play under Gattuso. The coach's ideas and determination undoubtedly have a great influence on the players, adding a strong psychological alertness to their playing style. Following their victory against Israel, the Italian national team took another step closer to their goals.
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