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Spalletti Condemns Gattuso’s Exit, Expresses Sympathy

Luciano Spalletti, former Italy coach, voiced his sympathy for Gennaro Gattuso after the national team’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, saying his first thoughts were on the former player.

Spalletti, who left the Italy job less than a year ago, said he put himself in Gattuso’s shoes after the 2‑0 loss in the World Cup play‑off. He praised Gattuso’s passion and qualities, calling him a decent person who could become one of the best in the world.