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Italy vs Bosnia: Tactics to Reach World Cup

Italy prepares to face Bosnia in Zenica to qualify for the World Cup, with Gattuso outlining specific strategies to exploit the opponent's 4-4-2 formation.

Italy should utilize a 3-5-2 formation to gain a numerical advantage in midfield against Bosnia's aggressive pressing. Coaches recommend exploiting the space behind defenders with Moise Kean and attempting more difficult through balls to unsettle the opposition.

Italy must coordinate their pressing to prevent Bosnia's pacey full-backs and Dzeko from creating chances. The team needs to avoid the fear that plagued the first half against Northern Ireland, taking responsibility to break down a deep-lying defense.