💃 Serie A, managerial shuffle: Conte-Sarri, Grosso, Palladino, Vanoli...⚠️

💃 Serie A, managerial shuffle: Conte-Sarri, Grosso, Palladino, Vanoli...⚠️

With three matchdays left in Serie A, with Inter already crowned champions of Italy and the Champions League race still wide open, the usual managerial merry-go-round has already begun off the pitch.

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Last year the situation heated up right after the Champions League final, with Simone Inzaghi’s departure from Inter setting off the domino effect. This year too, though, plenty could still happen.

Napoli, the Conte puzzle

One of the hottest dugouts is undoubtedly Napoli’s. Despite a still competitive season, Antonio Conte’s future remains uncertain. In the coming weeks, a summit is expected between the coach from Salento and Aurelio De Laurentiis to understand whether the partnership will continue or not.

If Conte leaves — having already been linked several times with the national team as Gattuso’s successor — the name in pole position is Maurizio Sarri, as reported by Di Marzio and Pedullà. The profiles of Fabio Grosso, who is doing extremely well at Sassuolo, and Vincenzo Italiano (a former ADL favorite) should not be ruled out either.

Roma, confidence in Gasperini but keep an eye on the Friedkins

Despite the 4-0 win over Fiorentina on Monday night that put Roma right back into the thick of the Champions League race, things at Trigoria still haven’t fully settled down. After Ranieri’s departure — one of the conditio sine qua non for Gasperini to stay — common ground with the management still needs to be found, as Massara’s position is anything but stable.

The Giallorossi coach, speaking at the post-match press conference on Monday, was clear: "I respect everyone’s ideas, but if I have to work, I work with mine. If I have to work with other people’s ideas, then it’s better if I find another place". The Friedkins seem to be on his side, but this ownership has made us used to sudden and, seemingly, inexplicable decisions: just ask Daniele De Rossi.

Lazio: the Sarri-Conte link and a rising name

Whether Maurizio Sarri stays on Lazio’s bench next season will depend, as well as on the club’s choices, also on Conte’s future at Napoli. That’s because the Tuscan coach is one of the first names — if not the favorite — for the Naples job. For now he is dodging the issue, with two hugely important matches still to play, the derby and the Coppa Italia final against Inter, but the rumors are growing stronger and stronger.

As his replacement, the club seems intent on bringing in an emerging profile, someone who can develop the players signed on the market without expecting to build an instant-team: the most appreciated names are Fabio Pisacane and Fabio Grosso.

Milan, optimism over Allegri but watch the Champions League

At Milanello there is optimism filtering through over Massimiliano Allegri staying on the Rossoneri bench, so much so that the coach has already begun meetings with the management to plan next season.

Between theory and practice, however, there are several steps to take: first and foremost, qualifying for the Champions League or not. Given the Diavolo’s latest performances, that issue is anything but settled. If Milan were to finish the league outside the top four, the coach’s position would be less secure.

The two-year contract worth €5.5 million with an option for renewal seems to tie him firmly to the bench, but a change of direction cannot be ruled out in the event of a final collapse. Also keep an eye on the national team situation: if the Rossoneri fail to qualify for the Champions League and Conte does not take over the Azzurri, Allegri would be back in the running. In short: confirmed at Milan, but with some reservations.

Atalanta, Palladino in doubt

After the mid-season change at the start of the campaign, La Dea seemed to have found its balance with Raffaele Palladino. But his performances have been far too inconsistent, culminating in the 10 goals conceded against Bayern Munich and the Coppa Italia elimination on penalties against Lazio. His future is uncertain after a clearly declining end to the season.

The management wants to assess his situation once the season is over, while several names are already beginning to circulate: the frontrunner for now is Thiago Motta.

Fiorentina: between Vanoli, 3 names and 2 dream targets

Paolo Vanoli has revived Fiorentina’s season, and in the second half of the campaign they are keeping up a points average worthy of the top half of the table. A clear improvement compared to the early disaster, but nothing special given the Viola’s pedigree.

Vanoli’s future is hanging in the balance because, after practically securing safety, the group has faded: the 4-0 defeat to Roma is a serious sign, perhaps the resurfacing of some structural problems in the team’s mentality.

At the end of the season there will certainly be a meeting between Vanoli and Paratici. The idea of confirming him should not be ruled out, but there is no shortage of appreciated profiles: De Rossi (who has however renewed with Genoa), Sarri (in Napoli’s orbit), Grosso and then two dream targets, Valverde (who will leave Athletic) and Farioli (very closely tied to Porto).

Inter, certainty and continuity after the Scudetto

At Inter, the situation appears clear: the league triumph has cemented Cristian Chivu’s position, after he led the Nerazzurri through a dominant season that saw them win the title with three games to spare.

The management’s choice has proved a winning one and, barring sensational and unexpected upheaval, the club will continue in the name of continuity, with a renewal and pay rise.

Juventus, Spalletti confirmed

In Turin, after the mid-season change with Luciano Spalletti arriving in place of Igor Tudor, Juventus’ season has definitely taken on a different look and Juve are now just two points off third place and fully in the race for Europe’s top competition.

His confirmation is a formality and was certified by the renewal announced at the beginning of April: a deal locked in until 2028.

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