Gennaro Gattuso's continued leadership of the Italian national team remains on the table after their recent elimination from the World Cup. Despite the sporting blow of defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the penalty shootout (1-1, 4-1), the Italian Football Federation leadership expressed its intention to maintain the current coaching project. The organization's president, Gabriele Gravina, publicly addressed the situation and supported the coach's work. During a post-match press conference, I highlighted Gattuso's role within the group and his connection with the squad. "I have to congratulate Rino Gattuso; I think he has been a great coach. I asked him to continue leading these lads, just as I asked Buffon; there was a moment of real understanding in the locker room with them. The lads were heroic. The technical aspect must be maintained at 100%," he stated. This statement comes at a complex time for Italian football, which has suffered three consecutive failed attempts to qualify for a World Cup. Despite this record, the leadership has not made any immediate decisions regarding changes on the bench, at least in the sporting area.

Internal debate and possible leadership review

The impact of the elimination is not limited to the coaching staff. Gravina, who has held the presidency of the federation since 2018, also addressed the institutional scenario that opens up after this new failure. Faced with questions and calls for resignation, he explained that any decision must follow established procedures.

“Regarding the political aspect, we have agreed to a federal council for next week. I understand that resignations are being requested, but those decisions, according to the rules, correspond to the federal council,” he stated.

The leader made it clear that this body will be in charge of evaluating the next steps in the federation's structure. The planned meeting could determine whether changes are made at the institutional level.Amidst an environment marked by pressure following repeated absences from the main international tournament, Italy was once again eliminated from the World Cup, losing on penalties in a match that ended in a draw after regulation time. This elimination extends a streak of losses that has kept the national team out of the tournament for several consecutive editions.