Gattuso: I hope the players can go all out and give some opportunities to players with less playing time

Before Italy's away World Cup qualifying match against Moldova, coach Gennaro Gattuso talked about the preparations for the national team and the selection of players.

About the next game tasks

"This will not be an easy game and I hope to see the players give their best and continue the efforts we started in September. We will give some opportunities to the players who played less minutes in the first game, but we have to focus on ourselves, not Norway's performance."

About Zaniolo not being called up

"We have to be honest, Zaniolo did perform well, but the selection was based on a I like to work with players that I know well, but the door to the national team is open to everyone. "

About Chiesa's absence

"It's his personal choice, he feels that he is not in the best condition. I talk to him often and we have to respect everyone's choices and the difficulties they face. Is this decision made by Chiesa? Five times to explain this issue."

Opinions on the relationship with the club and the intensive schedule

"We cannot arrange the schedule in advance. We have been working for 4-5 days in a row to formulate the entire plan. There is no extra time. Maybe one or two days can be squeezed out in February, but the schedule is very tight and it is difficult to make any adjustments."

Speaking of the midfield configuration

"Barela is with us, but will miss the first game due to suspension. Tonali knows we can't afford to lose him in a possible semi-final. I think it will be difficult for him to play against Norway. For me, Locatelli is a playmaker and the same is true for Keane due to injury.

About Berardi's outstanding performance

"No one doubts Berardi's ability, I am following him, I know what he can bring to us. I made my choice and we all know his capabilities."

About Scamacca

"He doesn't have to prove anything to me, he knows what I want to see in training. If he is here, it is because I trust him very much. He has suffered serious injuries, but he has no doubts. He has important qualities and I expect him to do his job well."

About Mancini

"I like Gasperini's courage, Mancini has looked like Cafu in the last few games, they are fearless, I want it. Congratulations to them."

About calling Juventus coach Spalletti and expressing his views on Naples' plight

"I had a phone call with Luciano and I congratulated him about Naples. , I can't say much, they have a great coach who has won a lot of honors, he knows how to deal with this situation, and Conte has the ability to get through this. "

About the games against Moldova and Norway

"Moldova will prepare itself for the second game. We know that Norway will cause us a lot of trouble, they are fast and physical, and unfortunately we met a team with a good performance in the group."

About Gabia

"He has improved a lot. I haven't seen him for a long time and I like the way he plays now. I know he is serious and I told him that he has improved a lot and rarely makes mistakes."

Defending Italian football

"When I praise the Italians and Gasperini, I am referring to their high level of football. Of course, the style of the Premier League is different, but Serie A is also very intense and our coaches are very professional."