Prandelli: Gattuso ‘has chosen a new path’ for Italy

Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is ‘optimistic’ about tonight’s game against Northern Ireland, particularly because of Gennaro Gattuso’s ‘new’ approach, but warns that opponents deserve respect: ‘If you think it’s easy, then it will all become more difficult.’

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Italy host Northern Ireland in Bergamo in a massive World Cup play-off semifinal tonight.

“I’m optimistic for a simple reason...