The coach of the Italian national team, Gennaro Gattuso, recently made an announcement that shook the world of football. He summoned four Milan players for the next team gathering, but he sensationally excluded three fundamental pillars of Inter, arousing many controversies among the fans. The news surprised many, especially because Gattuso, a former Milan captain and a symbol of the team, gave a motivation that triggered the wrath of the Nerazzurri supporters.

The convocation of the four Rossoneri players, including some of the team’s most promising stars, aroused a mixed reaction. On the one hand, Milan fans enthusiastically welcomed the news, happy to see their darlings recognized by the national team technician. However, on the other hand, Inter fans did not take the exclusion of their key players at all. In particular, the absence of three pillars such as Captain Samir Handanović, defender Milan Škriniar and the striker Lautaro Martínez has created a real storm of criticism.

Gattuso justified his decision with technical reasons, explaining that the choice was based on an analysis of recent performance and the physical condition of the players. However, many Inter fans believe that his former belonging to Milan is influencing his decisions, and that the technician is favoring his old team, an accusation that has raised a wave of indignation.

Social media reactions have been explosive. The Inter fans expressed their discontent, accusing Gattuso of not being impartial and not objectively considering the merits of the players. In particular, many stressed that Inter players were in excellent shape and would deserve a convocation. Gattuso’s decision has also raised questions about the role that personal emotions and historical connections can have in the choices of a coach, especially when it comes to a national team that should reflect meritocracy.

Despite the controversies, Gattuso tried to reassure everyone, saying that his decision was not made for part of the reasons, but exclusively for the good of the national team. He also added that there will be other opportunities for players excluding that they can demonstrate their value, but the exclusion of three top players from Inter has difficulty convincing the fans of the goodness of his motivation.

Ultimately, Gattuso’s decision triggered a heated debate on the role of emotions and personal choices as part of the selection of a national team. It remains to be seen how the situation will evolve, but one thing is certain: Gennaro Gattuso has managed to catalyze attention on herself, both positive and negative.