"Gattuso stated, 'It's undeniable that there's nervousness. Only someone without blood running through their veins wouldn't feel it. But we need to do a good job of transmitting a lot of positivity.'"
"'There are no alibis. It's useless to think if we could have done better. The only thing we should be thinking about is Thursday's game. Forget that we've won four World Cups, two Euros and an Olympic title. For us, the only game is Thursday's.'"
"'He had some minor [physical] issues and we decided that it was useless for him to stay,' Gattuso said regarding Chiesa's return to Liverpool."
Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso expressed the team's nervousness ahead of a crucial playoff match against Northern Ireland. He emphasized the need for positivity despite past playoff failures. Italy must win against Northern Ireland and then against either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina to qualify for the World Cup. Gattuso also confirmed the decision to send home winger Federico Chiesa due to minor physical issues, marking a significant moment for the player who was part of the European Championship success.
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