Rome, 19 March (LaPresse) – “The play-offs? I’m not worried; you can tell from how calm I am. I’m very relaxed; I’m in close contact with Gattuso, whom I’d like to thank for his commendable, Trappist-monk-like dedication. I spoke to Sandro last night along with Dr De Carli; he was more relaxed than when he left the pitch. There is a very moderate level of concern. This morning’s tests provided some reassurance; he needs to recover, but we will do so using every means at our disposal, both us and Newcastle. It seems to me there are grounds for optimism.” So said FIGC President Gabriele Gravina at the press conference following the Federal Council meeting, a week ahead of the Azzurri’s play-off against Northern Ireland in Bergamo, referring to the injury sustained by Sandro Tonali, the Newcastle midfielder who was taken off during the Champions League match against Barcelona.