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Kabasele's Passionate Push for Zaniolo: A Social Media Appeal to Gattuso

A heartfelt appeal from Udinese's Christian Kabasele for the national team call-up of his teammate Nicolò Zaniolo, amid the debate over Scamacca's replacement for the World Cup play-off. While Maldini and Bernardeschi are also in contention, Kabasele's public endorsement adds to the intrigue.

Kabasele's Passionate Push for Zaniolo: A Social Media Appeal to Gattuso

A public appeal from the Friuli-born defender on behalf of his Udinese teammate, who is in contention to replace the injured Scamacca in the national teamThe omission of Nicolò Zaniolo from Rino Gattuso’s squad for the decisive World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland continues to spark debate. Following Scamacca’s unexpected injury, the attacking midfielder’s name has resurfaced as the preferred replacement, though Maldini and Bernardeschi are also among the contenders.Meanwhile, in Udine, there are those doing everything they can to see their star player return to the national team after some time away. Among them is Christian Kabasele. The Friuli-born defender commented on Zaniolo’s social media post with a blunt “Call him up”, followed by an Italian flag. A message directed at Rino Gattuso, who will now have to consider the name of the replacement. Meanwhile, Zaniolo was the star of Juventus’s victory over Genoa with a superb through ball that put Davis in front of goal, the scorer of the second goal.

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Kabasele's Bold Statement on Social Media

The discussion over who should replace the injured Scamacca in the national team setup has taken a new turn with Christian Kabasele's social media comment aimed at Rino Gattuso. The Udinese defender's direct plea to 'Call him up' in reference to Zaniolo has reignited the debate on the attacking midfielder's potential return to the squad.

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Zaniolo's Impressive Performance on the Field

While the focus remains on Gattuso's decision-making, Nicolò Zaniolo showcased his skills on the pitch during Juventus's match against Genoa. His pivotal role in setting up Davis for the second goal not only highlighted his talent but also added weight to calls for his national team comeback.

Published on Mar 21, 2026