Mancini's Return to the Italy Hotseat
Roberto Mancini has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Italy national team, following a chaotic period for the Azzurri and the Italian FA. This decision comes after Gennaro Gattuso left his position as CT following the World Cup play-off final defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 31.
New Leadership at the FIGC
Giovanni Malagò has replaced Gabriele Gravina as FIGC President, while Paolo Maldini left his role as technical director of the FIGC after just 17 days. This change in leadership has paved the way for Mancini's return to the Italy hotseat.
The Full List of Technical Collaborators
Mancini has now confirmed the full list of coaches that will be involved with the senior men's side moving forwards. The list includes:
- Gabriele Oriali as 'team manager', a role he has previously held under both Mancini and Antonio Conte.
- Alberto Bollini as the assistant head coach of the Italy national team.
- Marco Roccati as Italy's goalkeeping coach.
- Cristiano Lupatelli as Italy's assistant goalkeeper coach.
- Giacomo Ceci and Marco Montini as the fitness coaches.
- Renato Baldi and Christian Venturini as the chief analysts.
A Surprise Inclusion in the Coaching Staff
Leonardo Bonucci will be part of Roberto Mancini's coaching staff with the Italy national team. This decision has raised eyebrows, given Bonucci's experience as a player and his potential role in the team.
The Nations League Campaign
The 'new' Italy national team is finally beginning to take shape ahead of the Nations League campaign that kicks off in September. Mancini and the FIGC have now confirmed the full list of coaches that will be involved with the senior men's side moving forwards.
A New Era for the Azzurri
The confirmation of the full list of technical collaborators marks the beginning of a new era for the Italy national team. With Mancini at the helm and a new coaching staff in place, the Azzurri are looking to rebuild and move forward after a chaotic period.
The Road Ahead
The Nations League campaign will be a crucial test for Mancini and his coaching staff. With a new team and a new approach, the Azzurri will be looking to make a positive impact and start building towards a successful future.
Conclusion
The confirmation of the full list of technical collaborators marks a significant step forward for the Italy national team. With Mancini at the helm and a new coaching staff in place, the Azzurri are looking to rebuild and move forward after a chaotic period. The road ahead will be challenging, but with the right approach and the right team, the Azzurri can start building towards a successful future.