Gattuso: At the moment we are only thinking about Northern Ireland, this game is within our capabilities

Hupu News, November 21st, the draw results of the World Cup European qualifying play-offs were released today. The Italian national team will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals and a potential final against Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Italian national team coach Gennaro Gattuso also talked about this result in an interview with RaiSport.

What do you think of this draw?

"We must start by analyzing the game against Northern Ireland. That game decided everything for us. Then we will see. The two away environments will be completely different, but we will not talk about it at the moment."

What kind of national team is Northern Ireland?

"This is a team that is definitely within our capabilities. We faced them in a decisive game. They are very physical and fight a lot in the second position. We need to play a great game, but we can play against them."

Does everything only depend on Italy?

"Yes, but we only think about the first game. We know what kind of teams Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina are, and Wales will have a stadium that can give the team a huge boost, while in the second case we will play in a stadium with advanced equipment and think about the semi-finals first and then the rest."

Will we play in Bergamo?

"Let's see, we have already talked with Chairman Gravina and mentioned the stadium. Let's see if we can make it happen."

Is this also a new experience for you? Do you also start from the spiritual and mental level?

"Yes, we will try. In four or five days, when we have recovered from this humiliating performance, I will talk to the players, and I will also go abroad to visit the players who are playing abroad. I hope they can give us a training date, but I think there will be. I want to keep in touch with the children."

Is the schedule that worries you more about an overcrowded schedule?

"I have communicated with some colleagues, such as Montella, and I understand that in Turkey, the European war will continue, but the league will be suspended. I hope the same thing can be done in Italy."

Are we getting rid of the fear of abandonment?

"The game against Norway was an important defeat, but I still have reservations about the performance in the first half. We cannot disappear on the field. This is not only a problem for the players, but also a problem for me and my team."