Better players Moggi inherited: Peruzzi (24), Carrera (30), Kohler (29), Torricelli (24), D. Baggio (23), Conte (25), Di Livio (28), Möller (27), R. Baggio (27), Del Piero (20), Ravanelli (26), Vialli (30).
Previous season finish: 2nd
Added coach: Lippi
Better players Marotta inherited: Buffon (32), Chiellini (25), Melo (27), Marchisio (24), Camoranesi (33), Trezeguet (32), Diego (25), Del Piero (35), Iaquinta (30).
Previous season finish 7th
Added coach: Delneri
No world championship-level spot the difference skills required.