Vincenzo Italiano he has always taken steps forward in his career. From Taranto to Fiorentina, passing through Spezia, the coach from Karslruhe was a miracle man. Arriving in Florence as second choice, after the rift between Commisso and Gattuso, he took on a team that was fighting to save itself on the last day, taking her straight to Europe and playing in two finals last season. All this with questionable football material. You may like his style or not, but it is undeniable that in Fiorentina’s technical chaos, it is the only certainty.
In the last three seasons, the Viola have changed four goalkeepers (Dragowski, Gollini, Christensen and Terracciano), three playmakers (Torreira, Amrabat and Arthur) and eight center forwards (Vlahovic, Piatek, Cabral, Jovic, Beltran, Nzola, Belotti joined by Kouamè who at times covered this role), without giving a necessary technical continuity. Italian, in this situation of total confusion he largely navigated himself, despite having to make a virtue of necessity every time. The coach’s contract expires in 2024, with an option to renew if he reaches Europe. However, after three years of acting as a lightning rod, the coach aspires to something different. That’s why this could be his last season in Florence.
Italian, a coach courted
Vincenzo Italiano he is a technician who is very popular A league. What he did in Florence is there for all to see and his expiring contract is attractive to several teams. The coach, for his part, is ambitious. He wants a company that will allow him to make the definitive leap in quality. He’s fine in Florence, but when faced with a great opportunity he wouldn’t say no. It must be said that there continue to be doubts about him.
There is a fact that should make us reflect and which is often brought up when talking about the Italian-German coach. Since coaching Fiorentina, Italiano has changed starting line-up in all 139 matches played. This, for his detractors, is a limitation of the coach who does not give stability to the team with a defined eleven. In any case, the results so far are on the side of the former Spezia. Fiorentina is currently in the round of 16 of the Conference League, in the semi-finals of the Italian Cup and fighting for a place in Europe.
With several benches that will be freed next season in Serie A, Italiano could join the coaches’ waltz.
Italian at Napoli: 40%
Il Napoli is one of the clubs most interested in Vincenzo Italiano. According to the portal tuttomercatoweb.comDe Laurentiis would be thinking about the Fiorentina coach for next season. The current technical situation of the Azzurri is chaotic, given that Calzona is only expected to stay until the end of the season. Much will also depend on what objectives the Neapolitans will be able to achieve, but Italiano’s name continues to circulate.
Italian at Milan: 30%
Also the Milan he could change technical leadership in the summer. According to the rumors filtering through Milanese circles, the Rossoneri are thinking of doing just that Italian to replace Pioli. The two coaches are similar in terms of playing style a lot and at the Rossoneri they believe that the change would be ideal to continue on the path undertaken and give further motivation to a group that on several occasions has given the impression of pulling the plug.
Italian at Roma: 30%
Second The messengerare Italian there would also be there Roma. The Giallorossi club is currently led by De Rossi, who is performing well, but even in this case, much will depend on the end of the season. The name Italiano has been followed for some time and is popular for his personality and ability to be followed by players. He could be the man to open a new Giallorossi cycle.
Davide Luciani