Gennaro Gattuso said Cesare Prandelli “couldn’t leave out” Giorgio Chiellini for the World Cup using the Code of Ethics.
Gennaro Gattuso said Cesare Prandelli “couldn’t leave out” Giorgio Chiellini for the World Cup using the Code of Ethics.
The former Palermo Coach spoke to Radio Sportiva about the 30-man preliminary Italy squad for the tournament in Brazil.
“Prandelli adopted the Code of Ethics, but it is a tough thing to implement. Chiellini is an important player and he couldn’t leave him out.
“In any case, his half an elbow on Miralem Pjanic didn’t seem all that violent.”
The Juventus defender received a three-match ban when video evidence was used on his altercation with Roma midfielder Pjanic.
Gattuso also commented on Genoa striker Alberto Gilardino’s exclusion from the squad.
“If we see the strikers called up, they all know how to put the ball in the net. He made his choices and will have his reasons. Gilardino is an experienced player, but you can’t keep everyone happy.
“Brazil are the team to beat at the World Cup, but the Germans always go far and watch out for Argentina, as now they are very organised.
“Italy are a strange side, as we need a bit of itching powder on the backside to get us going. History teaches us this.”
Gattuso was also asked about his old teammate Clarence Seedorf, whose future on the Milan bench is in doubt.
“Clarence certainly doesn’t need my advice, as he is so strong that he lets everything wash over him. He had two difficult months, because he was winning yet had to explain why the President wasn’t talking to him.
“Now there is one more game to play and then they’ll sit round a table to make their decisions.”