Italy shock: Roberto Mancini slams door, possible replacements

Italy shock: Roberto Mancini slams door, toto ct rages on

Earthquake in Coverciano after Roberto Mancini’s resignation as coach of the Azzurri. The coach from Jesi left the national team as a surprise, communicating his decision Saturday night with a pec sent to the FIGC.

It was a sensational move, considering that only a few days ago Mancini had been appointed coordinator of all the national teams from the Under-20 to the senior team. Now the search for a coach has begun by the Federation, and rumors are already circulating about the first names evaluated.

Federal President Gravina intends to make haste, because in less than a month Italy will already be on the field for the Euro 2024 qualifiers: matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine are scheduled in September.

Among the names circulating are those of Napoli’s Scudetto-winning coach Luciano Spalletti and Antonio Conte, who is currently at a standstill after resigning from Tottenham. The coach from Lecce previously coached the national team in 2014-2016. Also among the papabili is 2006 world champion Fabio Cannavaro, according to Sky.