Josep Guardiola is being considered for the Italy national team head coach position
After Italy's national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, a period of major reforms began in Italian football, Zamin.uz reports.
At the same time, Josep Guardiola is being mentioned as one of the most talked-about names for the head coaching position. According to information released by Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian Football Federation has drawn up a shortlist of potential new coaches.
In addition to Josep Guardiola, this list includes Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte, both of whom have previously worked with the national team. Roberto Mancini is well known as the coach who led Italy to victory in the European Championship.
Antonio Conte, meanwhile, previously managed the team and achieved distinctive results. However, it is said that the federation's leadership is currently not considering them as primary candidates.
The Guardiola option, meanwhile, remains unexpected and intriguing—despite having won every major trophy in club football as a Spanish specialist, he has yet to work with a national team.
The overhaul in Italian football has finally taken on a serious character. Following a series of failures, administrative changes were implemented within the federation.
Gennaro Gattuso stepped down from his position as head coach. In addition, national team delegation leader Gianluigi Buffon and federation president Gabriele Gravina have also been reported to have left their posts.
In the new phase, Paolo Maldini has been appointed as technical director, and his primary task is to find a suitable coach for the national team. Guardiola's name is being mentioned without hesitation.
He has shaped his distinctive style at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. His teams stand out for their ball possession and high pressing-based approach to the game.
While Italian football has traditionally been known for solid defense and tactical discipline, Guardiola could bring a fresh, attacking spirit to this tradition. At the same time, the options of Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte remain viable.
Mancini is familiar with the team environment, while Conte is capable of delivering quick results through strict discipline and physical preparation. However, Italy today needs not just a coach, but a strategist capable of rebuilding the entire system.
Although Guardiola's appointment would be financially complex, it could signal the beginning of a new era for Italian football. For now, all attention is focused on Paolo Maldini and the federation leadership's final decision.
