Del Piero urges Italy players to ‘do their part’ as Italy aim for 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero feels Gennaro Gattuso is not the only one responsible for the Azzurri’s results, as ‘everyone will have to do their part to allow Italy to play the World Cup.’

The international break is just around the corner, and Gattuso has named his 27-man squad list for games against Israel and Estonia this month.

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy gesture during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

“I believe that coaches are always right, but you need to understand other factors that determine the success of a team, either club or country,” Del Piero told Gazzetta.

“The players, the environment and the moments. Rino has a huge passion, great knowledge and experience. Obviously, I support him, as a friend and former teammate. I don’t just wish him to qualify for the World Cup, but also many other successes, for many reasons. I hope he’s able to pass on his energy, desire and passion to the players. Everyone will have to do their part to allow Italy to play the World Cup.”