"Italy celebrates the thrilling 5-4 show at the asylum"

In a nail-biting World Cup qualifier, Italy managed to secure a last-minute victory against Israel, thanks to a goal from Sandro Tonali in the 90+1 minute. This win, Gennaro Gattuso's second as the new national coach, has brought new hope to the Italian squad, often referred to as the "Squadra Azzurra."

The match was a turbulent one, with Italy facing a potential loss due to the score. However, Gattuso's inspiring leadership seemed to have turned the tide. The Italian paper, "Tuttosport," has even gone so far as to suggest that Gattuso has exorcised the "demon" of World Cup exclusion, a fear that has been looming over the team.

The demon in question is the potential third consecutive World Cup exclusion for Italy, a prospect that has been causing concern among fans and players alike. The Italian paper views Gattuso as a potential savior for the team, crediting him with the potential exorcism of this demon.

The match was not without its challenges. Two own goals were scored by Manuel Locatelli and Alessandro Bastoni, giving Israel a temporary lead. Dor Peretz scored two goals for Israel, at the 52nd and 89th minutes, adding to the tension.

Despite these setbacks, Gattuso remained optimistic. He described the match as a "nightmare" for Italy but praised his team for playing "with heart and soul." Gattuso also criticised the "ridiculous goals" conceded by his team.

Following the win, Italy now has nine points in Group G, placing them in second position behind Norway. This victory has certainly breathed new life into the Italian national team, which has been worried about missing the third World Cup in a row.

As for the demon of World Cup exclusion, it seems that for now, it has been kept at bay. The Italian national team's quarters in Coverciano, where the demon was said to reside according to "Tuttosport," may be free of its torment for the time being.

With Gattuso at the helm, the future looks brighter for the Italian national team. As they continue their journey in the World Cup qualifiers, fans can only hope that this is the start of a successful run.