"I hope with all my heart that we'll reach this target. I believe this group deserves joy for what we've done in these months."
"All players who are here are aware of what we play for and how important this game is. These are players who have won a lot, played Champions League Finals, and won the Euros with the Azzurri shirt."
"We must get to this game with great desire, be clear-headed and smell the danger. We respect the opponents, they run so much, they have a big heart and are scary from set-pieces."
Italy is preparing for a World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland after finishing second in Group I. Gattuso emphasizes the importance of this match and expresses hope for Italy to qualify, ending a 12-year wait. He has excluded players like Zaniolo and Bernardeschi from the squad but believes in the strength of the remaining team. Gattuso highlights the experience of his players and the need for focus and determination against a challenging opponent known for their set-piece threats.
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