Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been named Italy coach and is tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes.

Gennaro Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner, has been appointed as Italy's new national team coach, succeeding Luciano Spalletti. The FIGC president, Gabriele Gravina, expressed confidence in Gattuso's dedication and experience.

Since Sunday, when Luciano Spalletti announced Gravina's decision to relieve him from the role of national team coach, speculation has begun to identify the successor to lead the Azzurri.

Former Italy boss Roberto Mancini admits he’s open to coaching the Azzurri again after Luciano Spalletti’s dismissal: ‘Sometimes, wrong decisions are made.’Mancini stepped down as the