In Italy, debates are growing louder about who is worthy to take the helm of the national team.
The future strategist will have a challenging task - to revive a team that once dominated the planet from the ashes.
It is said that there are only a few names left in the list of contenders, and Carlo Ancelotti himself refused to work with the "Azzurri" team.
The world champion Marcello Lippi also expressed his opinion.
"Roberto Mancini would be a great coach - he is a top-level specialist with extensive international match experience.
I think any of these names - Mancini, Ancelotti or Ranieri - would be suitable for the fans.
Roberto has led champion clubs in the past and I have the impression that he is very eager to lead his country's national team. That would be the minimum requirement for today," said Lippi.
