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Gattuso Drops Federico Chiesa Amid Italy's 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Concerns

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Chiesa Out, Italy's World Cup Hopes Dwindle Ahead of Crucial Qualifiers

Liverpool's Federico Chiesa (AFP)

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News18•23-03-2026, 18:07

Chiesa Out, Italy's World Cup Hopes Dwindle Ahead of Crucial Qualifiers

•Federico Chiesa ruled out of Italy's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs due to unfitness.
•Nicolo Cambiaghi called up as a replacement; Italy faces Northern Ireland in a must-win semi-final.
•Chiesa's career plagued by injuries and inconsistency since Euro 2020 triumph and move to Liverpool.
•Other key players like Bastoni, Scamacca, and Mancini also face injury concerns.
•Italy must win two consecutive play-off matches to avoid missing a third straight World Cup.

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