Italian journalist and correspondent for Sky Sport Italia, Peppe Di Stefano, expressed his views on the future coach of the Italian national team:
"They are tied to their respective clubs, but they have stature and substance in our football. Everything still has to happen, including, of course, the choice of the new federation president, but in fact Conte and Allegri are the top names for the national team’s bench following the defeat in Bosnia."
What did Gianluca Di Marzio say on the matter?
"Massimiliano Allegri? He would represent the perfect fit for the role of head coach, because he brings reliability, experience, wit, and brilliance. He is a superb manager and (is) probably the ideal choice right now for our national team to have someone like him on the bench."
