Scrolled in the national team: Cristian Chivu attacks Gattuso for the exclusion of sticks – “An incomprehensible choice!”
A media case shakes Italian football on the eve of the decisive challenges of the national team. The new technical commissionerGennaro GattusoHe ended up at the center of criticism after making a decision that left everyone stucco:The exclusion of Alessandro Bastonifrom the list of players called up for the next games of Italy.
But the intervention was inflamed even moreVery hard and audience of Cristian Chivu, former Inter legend and now an estimated coach in the international field. His words, full of frustration and indignation, quickly made the tour of the Italian media.
The exclusion that makes you discuss
Sticons, central defender owner of the Inter champion of Italy and considered among the best interpreters of the role at European level, was given for sure among the called up. His exclusion has caught everyone by surprise – fans, professionals, and even some players.
Gattuso justified the choice by talking about “tactical choices” and the desire to focus on “more physical and direct” defenders. An explanation that has not convinced many, especially in the light of the impeccable performance of sticks with the Nerazzurri shirt.
Chivu: “Gattuso is missing respect for football”
Cristian Chivu, former teammate of Gattuso in the Serie A of the Golden Years, he did not use minor terms in an interview with Sky Sport Italia:
“We are talking about one of the most intelligent and technical defenders that Italy has today. Excluding sticks is a lack of respect not only towards the player, but towards the very idea of modern football.”
Chivu then came back the dose:
“I understand that Gattuso wants to impose his style, but when you leave a leader like sticks at home, you are launching a wrong message to the whole group.”
Reactions from fans and the world of football
The controversy has divided public opinion. Many Inter fans have expressed their disappointment on social media, accusing Gattuso of favorisms and impulsive choices. Some former players and television commentators instead invited to calm, remembering that Gattuso needs time to build his project.
But the name of Bastoni continues to weigh like a boulder on the debate. Even the player’s agent, while maintaining diplomatic tones, made it known thatAlessandro is “disappointed and surprised”from the failure to call.
And now?
It remains to see if Gattuso will return to his steps in the coming weeks. The performances of the national team in the next commitments will say a lot not only on the value of the chosen group, but also on the tactical view of the new coach.
One thing is certain: the exclusion of sticks has already marked a first fracture point in the Gattuso era –And the name of Cristian Chivu is the first of those who will publicly oppose certain choices.
