Giacomo Raspadori shared that Gennaro Gattuso’s ‘slaps’ were real, not just figurative.
Details: In an interview with Sky Sport Italia, Raspadori revealed that Gattuso actually hit him on the back of his head.
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Quote: “Gattuso really did deliver real slaps; I got one on the back of my head. Recently, he’s instilled a lot of determination and courage in us. We are skilled players – we just need to show it on the pitch. Today we played confidently, scoring five goals against a solid team, which isn’t easy. We need to believe we are heading in the right direction.”
Gattuso was chosen specifically because he was part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad, emphasizing character and attitude over just talent. “I was fortunate to see him play, and now I see that in his training style and communication with the team and individual players. He highlights the importance of the national team jersey and what we represent,” Raspadori mentioned.
New Atletico Madrid forward Giacomo Raspadori came off the bench to quickly make his mark, earning an assist and scoring a goal within just 90 seconds. Italy won against Estonia 5-0.
Reminder: This was the first official match since Gennaro Gattuso took over as head coach of the national team.
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