Five Inter Milan Stars To Start For Italy In World Cup Qualifier Against Norway | OneFootball

Gennaro Gattuso will turn to his Inter Milan core for Italy in the final World Cup qualifying match against Norway at San Siro.

Gattuso is expected to name five Nerazzurri players in the starting lineup, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolò Barella, Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Francesco Pio Esposito will all start from the first minute.

Indeed, forming the backbone of the Azzurri’s system.

Gattuso Turns To Inter Milan Core For Italy Against Norway

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Nicolo’ Barella of FC Internazionale gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Overtaking the Norwegians for top spot is practically impossible: Italy would need to win by nine goals.

However, Gattuso’s side will be eager to redeem the 3-0 defeat suffered in Oslo earlier in the campaign.

Barella returns from suspension to anchor the midfield alongside Frattesi, who replaces Tonali, while Bastoni will reprise his usual Inter role on the left of a back three.

Dimarco will start at wing-back, and Esposito partners Mateo Retegui in attack.

Indeed, a significant opportunity for the young forward to impress in his home stadium.

Probable Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni; Politano, Barella, Locatelli, Frattesi, Dimarco; Retegui, Esposito. Coach: Gattuso.