Date: 15.06.2025

Subject: Italy’s Coaching Change

Key Takeaway: Gennaro Gattuso is set to replace Luciano Spalletti as the new head coach of the Italian national football team following a period of “pretty ropey form.”

Main Themes and Important Details:

  • Coaching Change: Italy is “set to appoint Jarro Gutuso” as their new head coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti. This appointment is significant news in “the world of international football.”
  • Gattuso’s Background: Gattuso is identified as “the former Rangers midfielder probably more remembered for his long, long stint at AC Milan.”
  • Spalletti’s Departure: Luciano Spalletti’s “last game in charge was Italy’s 2-0 win over Moldova just 5 days ago.”
  • Italy’s Recent Performance: The change comes amidst a period of poor performance for the Italian team. They have been in “pretty ropey form since the end of last year.”
  • Recent Losses: Italy has lost “three out of the last five games,” with the win against Moldova being “the only one in that time.”
  • UEFA Nations League Exit: They “went out of the league at the quarterfinal stage uh, with a 5-4 aggregate defeat to Germany.”
  • Crucial Defeat: The “3-nil defeat to Norway just 8 days ago” is highlighted as the result that “really cost his job.”
  • Confirmation Awaited: While the appointment is expected, official confirmation is pending: “As and when we get confirmation of that we’ll bring it to you here on Sky Sports News.”