New Italy coach Gattuso visits Roma ahead of first squad list | OneFootball

New Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso paid a visit to Roma’s Trigoria training ground today, meeting with coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the Italian players.

The tactician took over from sacked Luciano Spalletti during the summer and is preparing to name his first squad ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

He makes his debut for the Nazionale at home to Estonia on September 5, then faces Israel on neutral turf on September 8.

With that in mind and so little time to get to know the players, Gattuso is planning to visit many of the Serie A pre-season training retreats.

Gattuso meets Roma players and staff

New Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso meets with Roma player Bryan Cristante (@officialasroma)

Roma was the first on his list, meeting with new coach Gasperini, director of sport Frederic Massara, and the eligible players.

The Nazionale chief was accompanied by assistants Leonardo Bonucci and Luigi Riccio.

The Giallorossi social media account published pictures of the Azzurri CT with players Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini.

He is next expected to meet with Fiorentina and their new boss Stefano Pioli on Saturday at the Viola Park complex.