ITALY boss Gennaro Gattuso was involved in an ugly post-match spat after his troops’ World Cup qualifier win against Israel.
The ran out 5-4 winners in a pulsating match in Hungary on Monday night.
Italy ran out 5-4 winners over Israel in their World Cup qualifier on Monday
There were chaotic scenes on the pitch after the final whistle
Gattuso was involved in an ugly spat with an Israeli player after the final whistle
Tensions were high after the final whistle and a melee nearly ensued.
And footage of Gattuso snapping at an Israeli player has started doing the rounds on social media.
Footage captured the former AC Milan and midfielder erupting after an Israeli player, who wasn’t on the screen, was heard shouting: “Educate your players.”
The hot-tempered Gattuso took exception to the comment, replying: “Shut up.
“F**k you! Shut up, motherf****r!”
Gattuso didn’t address the incident in his post-match press conference, in which he warned his troops they must “improve” their performances if they’re to qualify for next year’s tournament.
He said of the Israeli’s display: “They surprised us a bit at the beginning.
“Even if we put them in difficulty when we developed.
Gennaro Gattuso didn’t hold back on his players after the final whistle
“The leg today was not very bright. It’s okay, the second game is always like this.
“We keep a fundamental victory, but we are crazy – we have conceded absurd goals.”
He said of his own team’s display: “Although it was not a great day, we had mentality, there was heart and energy.
“In a match like this, you also need a bit of cunning at 4-2, but now let’s enjoy the victory.
“I will thank the boys. If we want to do something important, we have to improve, but the boys know it.”
