He took the national team to the World Cup: A surprise suitor for Montella
Following the failure in the World Cup qualifiers, the search for a new head coach to lead the Italian national team has accelerated; A National Team head coach Vincenzo Montella stands out among the candidates.
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The Italian National Football Team is in shock after being eliminated by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, missing out on the World Cup for the third consecutive time, which has brought radical changes to the federation to the agenda. The unexpected defeat on the road to the FIFA World Cup has also brought about significant resignations.
A SHAKE-UP IN THE FEDERATION
The departure of FIGC President Gabriele Gravina and national team manager Gianluigi Buffon from their posts signaled the beginning of a new era. Head coach Gennaro Gattuso also packed his bags and left his post following the failure. The football public in Italy has entered a period of intense debate over a coach who can restore the national team to its former glory.
THREE NAMES AT THE CENTER OF THE SEARCH FOR A NEW COACH
As speculation grows over who the new head coach will be, three candidates have emerged: Carlo Ancelotti, Vincenzo Montella, and Massimiliano Allegri. Analyses in the Italian press suggest that Montella and Ancelotti could take the job after the ongoing tournament. It was emphasized that both experienced coaches would have a high probability of success if they were to take charge of the National Team.
Renowned sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio stated that Allegri is the favorite among the candidates, but noted that his contract with Milan is still ongoing. Di Marzio showed his support for Montella by commenting, "I would also welcome Vincenzo Montella, who has done a good job with Turkey, becoming the head coach."