Kabasele urges Gattuso to call up Zaniolo

Nicolò Zaniolo’s omission from Rino Gattuso’s squad for the World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland has reignited debate. After Scamacca’s unexpected injury, Zaniolo has re-emerged as a leading candidate to replace him, with Maldini and Bernardeschi also being considered.

In Udine, teammates have been vocal in pushing for his return. Christian Kabasele replied to a Zaniolo social post with the blunt message “Call him up” followed by an Italian flag — a direct nudge aimed at Gattuso as he decides on the replacement.

The appeal comes as Zaniolo looks to return to the national team after some time away.

On the pitch, Zaniolo was influential in Juventus’s victory over Genoa, producing a superb through ball that put Davis in on goal; Davis went on to score the second goal.

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