Gattuso’s Surprise Squad: Cambiaso Excluded from Italy’s Call-Up for Northern Ireland Playoff

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The Azzurri’s head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, has officially announced his selections for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualification playoff against Northern Ireland. The final roster reveals some unexpected decisions, with the most significant being the exclusion of five players previously considered. This shapes the squad set to face the upcoming vital challenge, and Andrea Cambiaso’s absence stands out as the first major surprise from the Italian camp.

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