The condition of the Italian national team is so dire now that even names like Claudio Ranieri, Stefano Pioli, Daniele De Rossi, and Fabio Cannavaro have politely rejected the offer to become the manager of the Italian national team. Gattuso accepting the offer is already a pretty good thing, because even though he may not be the most ideal candidate to manage the Italian national team, his name still carries significant weight in Italian football. This alone can provide some hope for the national team players, who are currently in a difficult position, to at least push forward and qualify for the World Cup.
Asked why Ranieri, Pioli, DeRossi and Cannavaro said no.
Easy, it's a mission impossible, very difficult to enter this World Cup in this situation and with little time available.
In fact I think that Italy will fail to qualify, once again. Not a problem. The top brass of the FIGC must be fired.