If Italy fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup again, it would be very embarrassing and add to their bad record so far. It is true that Italy has good players, but in the hands of the wrong manager their performance will never be certain, in my opinion Gatttuso is no better than Spalletti. Many people doubt Gattuso ability, and question the decision of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to appoint him as the new manager.
In the future, Gattuso must be smart enough when calling players to strengthen the Italian National Team, he must compile a squad with experienced players and young players. In terms of tactics, I still see Spalletti as much better, but sometimes in certain situations, a manager like Gattuso is needed to improve the mentality of the players.
Upcoming two World Cup Qualifier matches, Italy will face easily national team by facing Israel and Estonia looks not difficult for new manager Gattuso getting six points of two matches. Firstly, Gattuso start well at his match debut after success winning the match against Moldova after Italy team started bad at the opening qualifying match beating by Norway. The qualifier World Cup have many matches left and Italy still on the favorite team will qualify to next round in Group I indeed Norway leaded the top standings awhile.
Talking about many fans doubtful with appointing Gattuso as manager by Italian Football Federation (FIGC) I don't think wrong, he lack experience as top club manager but winning the first match should make public believe him for upcoming match and bring back Italy qualify to World Cup. Just reminder Italy national team not qualify to World Cup two time edition in a row from World Cup 2018 Russia and World Cup 2022 Qatar.