Ignazio La Russa, the President of the Senate, has put forward the idea of Jose Mourinho potentially becoming the next head coach of the Italian national football team. La Russa commented that Claudio Ranieri`s decision to decline the role was positive, as the national team requires a full-time coach with substantial experience and a history of success, contrasting this with candidates who might lack achievements or sufficient experience. He highlighted that Brazil chose the best Italian coach, Carlo Ancelotti, a path Italy apparently didn`t consider.
Discussing other prominent coaches currently available, La Russa mentioned Mancini, potentially Pioli, and Mourinho, whom he referred to as the most successful “foreigner.” While acknowledging former world champions like De Rossi and Gattuso have been mentioned recently, La Russa suggested that figures such as Thiago Motta and Palladino possess “interesting profiles.”
In conclusion, he stated with regret that the national team`s frequent setbacks are not solely the coach`s fault but are a result of systemic issues within Italian football as a whole.