Gennaro Gattuso is approaching his new job as the coach of an Italy squad in crisis with the same determination and combativeness that he used to display on the field as a gritty midfielder.

Gennaro Gattuso takes charge of Italy's soccer team in a challenging moment, determined to lead the Azzurri back to the World Cup. Replacing Luciano Spalletti, who was dismissed after Italy's poor performance,

Gennaro Gattuso said on Thursday he is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri coach following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti.