Gattuso Cuts Chiesa As Italy Faces ‘No Alibis’ World Cup Play

Gennaro Gasseto has left Federico Chiesa off his roster for the coming World Cup playoff, a decision that leaves Italy with no margin for error ahead of the do-or die matches. Gasseto said only “someone without blood in their veins” would not feel the nerves as the national team fights to secure a place in the finals. Italy enters the playoff window under heavy pressure and without room for excuses. Gasseto’s message is clear: there are no alibis.