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Italy vs Bosnia: Tactics to reach World Cup

Italy faces Bosnia in Zenica for a crucial World Cup qualifier, needing specific tactical adjustments to exploit their opponents' weaknesses.

Bosnia employs an aggressive 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 formation that presses high and defends man-to-man. Italy can counter this by utilizing a 3-5-2 to gain a numerical midfield advantage, targeting space behind defenders with players like Moise Kean.

Coach Gattuso emphasizes avoiding the fear that plagued the first half against Northern Ireland. Instead, the Azzurri must attempt difficult through balls and coordinated pressing to neutralize Bosnia's pace and link-up play, ensuring a successful return to the World Cup.