Paolo Maldini is being backed by Carlos Tevez to lead the Italy project, alongside Antonio Conte. Tevez, the former Juventus star, believes Maldini's technical abilities make him the best fit for the technical director role.
What happened?
Tevez spoke to Italian media after Argentina's win over Cape Verde, discussing the Italy national team's current situation. He praised Maldini's work at Milan and expressed his admiration for Conte's coaching skills.
The former striker spent two seasons at Juventus, playing under Conte in 2013-14 and Max Allegri in 2014-15. He showed no doubts about Conte's ability to lead the national team, saying "he's the best coach I've ever had."
Why it matters for Paolo Maldini
Maldini is said to be the leading candidate for the technical director role, while Conte and Roberto Mancini are the main contenders for the coaching job. Tevez's endorsement could boost Maldini's chances of securing the position.
New FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is still working to hire both a new head coach and a technical director. The Italy national team has been without a coach since the departure of Roberto Mancini.
What comes next?
Tevez believes that with Conte and Maldini at the helm, Italy can turn their fortunes around. He also criticized Luciano Spalletti, saying "he doesn't have blood," and compared Max Allegri to Lionel Scaloni, saying they are both too defensive.
The former Argentine star also spoke about his ex-club Juventus, revealing that he is not an admirer of Spalletti. He said "they didn't qualify for the Champions League, what a disaster! They'll have to rebuild again."
Conte's potential appointment as Italy coach could be a significant boost to the national team. Tevez's comments come as Italy continues their search for a new head coach and technical director, with Maldini and Conte emerging as top candidates.
The Italy national team has been without a coach since the departure of Roberto Mancini. The team's performance has been disappointing, and the appointment of a new coach and technical director is seen as crucial to their success.
Tevez's endorsement of Maldini and Conte could have a significant impact on the Italy national team's future. With their combined experience and skills, they could lead the team to success in upcoming tournaments.
The search for a new head coach and technical director is ongoing, with several candidates in the running. However, Tevez's comments suggest that Maldini and Conte are the top contenders for the positions.
The Italy national team's next match is scheduled to take place on a date to be announced. The team will be looking to improve their performance and secure a spot in upcoming tournaments.
Tevez's comments about Spalletti and Allegri have sparked controversy, with some fans defending the coaches. However, Tevez's opinion is significant, given his experience playing for Juventus and his knowledge of the Italian football scene.
The appointment of a new head coach and technical director is expected to be announced soon. Fans are eagerly awaiting the news, hoping that the new appointments will bring success to the Italy national team.
Maldini's potential appointment as technical director could be a significant boost to the national team. His experience and skills make him an ideal candidate for the position.
Conte's coaching skills are highly regarded, and his potential appointment as Italy coach could be a significant boost to the national team. Tevez's endorsement of Conte and Maldini suggests that they are the top contenders for the positions.