New head coach for the Italian national team: who will be chosen?

The Italian national team, which has established itself in world football, is on the verge of choosing a new head coach. The team's management and federation officials have begun an in-depth analysis of the candidates. In particular, The Athletic has provided information about the three main candidates for the position of the new coach of the "squadra azzurra".

As it turned out, the three main specialists competing for the position of head coach of the Italian national team are Claudio Ranieri, Stefano Pioli and Fabio Cannavaro. This trio is well known to football fans in the country, and each of them has their own unique experience and style.

Claudio Ranieri is one of the coaches who has enjoyed special respect in Italian football, having worked for many years in the country's leading clubs. Ranieri, in particular, went down in history with the sensational victory in the English Premier League with Leicester in 2016. There are opinions that his vast experience and strong tactical approach could be useful for the Italian team.

The second candidate is Stefano Pioli. The coach, who has been recognized for his effective work at AC Milan, is known for his ability to nurture young players and rebuild the team. Pioli's strong points in working with young players throughout his career could be crucial in the process of rebuilding the Italian national team.

Fabio Cannavaro is one of the true legends of Italian football. Having captained the Italian national team at the 2006 World Cup and won the World Cup with the team, Cannavaro rose to the highest heights as a player. With his experience as a coach in Chinese clubs, he is considered to have great opportunities to strengthen the national team's morale.

Earlier, the national team's former head coach Luciano Spalletti resigned after a 0-3 defeat to Norway in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. After his resignation, the Italians need to choose a new head coach as soon as possible.

For now, there is no clear information about which of the three coaches the national team management will decide to sign a contract with. However, in the coming days, this question will be answered and the team's future strategy will be determined together with the new coach. Italian football fans are eagerly waiting for their team to rise again and achieve new victories with the new head coach.