Azzurrini duo confirmed
Monday 24 July, 2006
The Italian Football Federation have confirmed that Pierluigi Casiraghi is the new Coach of the Italy Under-21 side.
Claudio Gentile was controversially axed from the Azzurrini role last week after a poor showing in May’s UEFA Under-21 Championship.
Gentile was furious at that decision after leading the side to victory in two of the last three tournaments but the FIGC have decided it is time for a change.
Previous Under-17 Coach Antonio Rocca will be Casiraghi’s assistant with Gianfranco Zola (pictured) - who doesn’t yet have a coaching certificate - acting as “technical consultant”.
Ex-Lazio and Juve striker Casiraghi only has a little more coaching experience than Zola. He managed Serie C2 side Legnano and was Monza’s youth Coach.
Despite his inexperience in a technical role, Zola maintains that he can be an asset to the Azzurrini.
“I’ll give everything I’ve got,” the Sardinian told Napoli’s Radio Kiss Kiss. “Gigi and I accepted this project with the greatest enthusiasm. We will use our international experience to help these lads.”
“This level has always been very competitive and is an important springboard for a better full team. I’m here to teach everything that I learnt during my playing career.”
The new coaching team will receive their first test in a friendly against Croatia in Grosetto on August 15.
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Ciro Ferrara refused it because he wanted to stay with JUVE!!!
GRANDE CIRO!!!
Monday 24 July, 2006
The Italian Football Federation have confirmed that Pierluigi Casiraghi is the new Coach of the Italy Under-21 side.
Claudio Gentile was controversially axed from the Azzurrini role last week after a poor showing in May’s UEFA Under-21 Championship.
Gentile was furious at that decision after leading the side to victory in two of the last three tournaments but the FIGC have decided it is time for a change.
Previous Under-17 Coach Antonio Rocca will be Casiraghi’s assistant with Gianfranco Zola (pictured) - who doesn’t yet have a coaching certificate - acting as “technical consultant”.
Ex-Lazio and Juve striker Casiraghi only has a little more coaching experience than Zola. He managed Serie C2 side Legnano and was Monza’s youth Coach.
Despite his inexperience in a technical role, Zola maintains that he can be an asset to the Azzurrini.
“I’ll give everything I’ve got,” the Sardinian told Napoli’s Radio Kiss Kiss. “Gigi and I accepted this project with the greatest enthusiasm. We will use our international experience to help these lads.”
“This level has always been very competitive and is an important springboard for a better full team. I’m here to teach everything that I learnt during my playing career.”
The new coaching team will receive their first test in a friendly against Croatia in Grosetto on August 15.
____________________
Ciro Ferrara refused it because he wanted to stay with JUVE!!!
GRANDE CIRO!!!
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