Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Italy knocked out of World Cup qualifying after shock defeat – Read Man City

Bosnia have knocked Italy out of World Cup qualifying

Gianluigi Donnarumma repeatedly made saves

The goalkeeper was nonetheless unable to stop a defeat

Gianluigi Donnarumma is not going to be enjoying on the World Cup this summer time, as Italy have been defeated of their qualifying play-off fixture.

Italy haven’t performed on the World Cup since 2014, which means Gianluigi Donnarumma has by no means began a recreation in worldwide soccer’s most prestigious competitors.

The Manchester Metropolis shot-stopper has been making an attempt to alter this and he did his job when Italy beat Northern Eire final week.

Nonetheless, the goalkeeper was unable to maintain one other clear sheet in Italy’s ultimate World Cup qualifying match, because the Euro 2020 winners suffered a shock exit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is not going to play on the World Cup

Donnarumma made 10 saves throughout Italy’s conflict with Bosnia, however he made a mistake which in the end value his crew.

The goalkeeper made a clearance which went solely so far as the midway line. The hosts instantly launched a counter assault which prompted Alessandro Bastoni to commit a final man foul. Unsurprisingly, the defender was proven a straight crimson card.

Within the second half, Donnarumma was booked for protesting after Bosnia scored an equaliser. Nonetheless, his saves saved Italy within the recreation.

Regardless of this, Bosnia gained the match 4-1 on a penalty shootout, with Donnarumma unable to make a single cease.

Donnarumma has had a tough few weeks

It was not all that way back that Donnarumma conceded 5 targets throughout two legs in opposition to Actual Madrid within the Champions League.

Man Metropolis bounced again with a Carabao Cup triumph, however the 27-year-old was pressured to observe on from the bench.

And now, he is not going to be heading to the World Cup, after dropping a penalty shootout for under the second time in his profession.

The Italian can solely hope he doesn’t endure the identical destiny within the FA Cup this Saturday. Then once more, it’s potential James Trafford will begin the match anyway.