Zaniolo keeps Italy dream alive: Gattuso ‘follows everyone’

Udinese star Nicolò Zaniolo hasn’t spoken to Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso but still hopes to earn a call-up for the World Cup play-offs: ‘He follows everyone.’

Zaniolo admits he hasn’t yet spoken to Italy CT Gattuso, yet the Udinese striker hopes to play a role in the Azzurri’s World Cup play-off later this month.

“Not until now, but I know he follows everyone. The World Cup is very important for every country and every player. It’s important to qualify,” Zaniolo told Flashscore.

“In March...