Milan –
Former Inter Milan star, Antonio Paganin, supports Massimiliano Allegri practice Italian national team. Squad The Blues will be overhauled after failing to reach the 2026 World Cup.
Under care Gennaro GattusoItaly stopped Bosnia in the playoffs earlier this week. Gianluigi Donarumma et al were level at 1-1 until extra time, before being ejected after losing 1-4 on penalties.
Thus, Italy missed the World Cup for the third time in a row. Previously, the four-time world champion also failed in the playoffs in 2018 (defeated by Sweden 0-1) and 2022 (eliminated by North Macedonia 0-1).
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Gattuso was appointed as Italy coach to replace Luciano Spalletti last summer. Gattuso’s position, it cannot be denied, is just a matter of time before he steps down.
Trainee scholarship Italian national team started to stir. Roberto Mancini reportedly willing to return to handling The Blueswhereas Pep Guardiola is also reportedly a target. However, Paganin considers Allegri the most suitable because of his ability to maximize the existing squad.
“Right now, instead of returning to Mancini or (Antonio-ed) Conte, I will support Allegri,” Paganin told Radio TMW. “Some parties may be doubtful because of his playing style, but Allegri has proven himself to be a great manager.”
“And above all, he is able to work well with the existing players,” added the former UEFA Cup winners’ medal winner.
Massimiliano Allegri still under contract with AC Milan until the summer of 2027. Under Allegri’s guidance, Milan, which only finished eighth last season, is now back in the top flight (2) and is even competing in the race for the Scudetto against Inter Milan.
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