Italians are in no hurry to announce the national team coach: an alternative to R. Mancini has emerged.

2026-07-14 17:38 © scanpix

The Italians, who missed their third consecutive World Cup, are carefully selecting their new national team coach.

According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Roberto Mancini is still the most likely candidate to coach the "Azzurri" team.

However, if negotiations were to break off for any reason, the Italians would immediately call Andrea Pirlo.

The 47-year-old specialist has gained experience at clubs such as Juventus, Sampdoria, Fatih, and Dubai.

He is still working with the Dubai team.

In 2006, A. Pirlo became a world champion representing the Italian national team.