Politano returns to the national team: Gattuso calls him up for Estonia and Israel

Napoli – What a joy, Neapolitan fans! Matteo Politano, the winger who makes the Azzurri dream, has been called up to the national team again. The warrior with his heart always painted in blue, has been called up by Rino Gattuso for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Estonia (September 5) and Israel (September 8).

A return that feels like revenge for our Matteo, ready to reclaim the spotlight after his last appearance for Italy in the explosive 3-3 draw against Germany on March 23, 2025.

In Reggio Emilia, during Antonio Conte's Napoli league debut, Gattuso's eyes were all on our champions. And who could shine brighter than Politano? A performance worthy of a frame on the right flank, a mix of running, sacrifice, and flashes of class that sent the fans into raptures and convinced the new coach.

Matteo has proven himself to be an indispensable asset for Napoli, galloping forward and returning to defend with the heart of a lion. And now, that same determination will carry over to the national team.

Gattuso, who knows well politan Having coached him at Napoli between 2019 and 2021, he had no doubts. The manager, who had even previously asked Valencia to focus on him, knows Matteo is a lethal weapon.

And he won't be alone: ​​our goalkeeper Alex Meret, captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and young striker Lorenzo Lucca, ready to take advantage of Romelu Lukaku's absence, will also be flying with him in the Azzurri.

Unfortunately, the only absentee was Alessandro Buongiorno, still struggling with post-surgery recovery.