Sandro Tonali was named Football Italia`s Man of the Match following Italy`s convincing 3-1 victory against Estonia in their World Cup qualifying fixture.
Italy Player Ratings vs Estonia
Donnarumma 4.5 – A quiet night ended in disappointment for the goalkeeper, who committed a crucial error by fumbling a cross, directly leading to Estonia`s consolation goal.
Calafiori 7.5 – Showcasing strong aerial presence and an attacking threat, the defender continued his excellent form, delivering an impressive performance in his evolving role under Gattuso.
Bastoni 6.5 – A solid, if unspectacular, outing for the Inter center-back. He performed his duties effectively, contributing to Italy`s control of possession from the defense.
Di Lorenzo 6.5 – Displayed versatility and capability in a central defensive role, a departure from his usual right-back position, putting in a competent shift.
Dimarco 7.5 – Excellent on the left flank, he was tirelessly active throughout the match and provided the assist for Moise Kean’s opening goal.
Tonali 8.5 – The standout performer of the night, the Newcastle United midfielder truly dominated. His masterful display evoked memories of Italy`s legendary central midfielders, as the 25-year-old showcased exceptional class.
Barella 7 – A good performance, though less influential than his midfield partner Tonali. (Substituted by Frattesi N/A on 77`)
Orsolini 7.5 – The Bologna winger had an impactful evening, securing an assist and posing a frequent threat to the opposition goal before his substitution. (Replaced by Cambiaso 6 on 62`)
Kean 7 – Despite playing only 15 minutes, the forward managed to open the scoring before being forced off due to injury. (Replaced by Pio Esposito 7.5 on 15`)
Retegui 7.5 – Missed a penalty but made amends by scoring later in the match. The forward demonstrated good attacking presence and created several chances. (Substituted by Cristante N/A on 77`)
Raspadori 6 – A subdued performance for the forward, who was relatively quiet before being substituted just past the hour mark. (Replaced by Spinazzola 7 on 62`)
Coach: Gattuso 7 – Gattuso`s tactical vision is progressively taking shape. While the result could have been more emphatic without Donnarumma`s error, the coach`s decisions and substitutions were generally effective. The debut goal for Pio Esposito will undoubtedly be a source of satisfaction.
Estonia Player Ratings
Estonia: Hein 6.5; Salliste 6, Kuusk 5.5, Paskotsi 5, Peetson 6.5; Palumets 5.5, Shein 6; Saarma 5.5, Soomets 5, Kait 6.5; Tamm 6
