Unexpected. Gattuso could take charge of the Italian national team

The match against Moldova turned out to be Luciano Spalletti's last at the helm of the Italian national team. Now, the local federation's top brass are urgently searching for his replacement—and the choice may surprise many.

Details: Gianluca Di Marzio has named former Hajduk coach Gennaro Gattuso as the leading contender for the Italy job. Apparently, all the prime candidates have declined—something Claudio Ranieri did publicly—while Stefano Pioli has already agreed to take over at Fiorentina.

Other names like Daniele De Rossi and Fabio Cannavaro remain in the frame, but Gattuso is considered the front-runner in the race.

Reminder: After two matches played, Italy sits third in their group with three points. Ahead are Israel, who have played one more match and hold a three-point advantage, and Norway, who have won all four of their fixtures.