Total chaos. That’s the vibe coming out of Italy right now, with Paolo Maldini reportedly ready to just walk away from his technical director role. Can you believe it? *La Gazzetta dello Sport* is dropping bombs that Pirlo’s potential appointment as Italy CT has Maldini seeing Malago, trying to defend his choices to the bitter end. This whole situation is a powder keg.
Italy’s CT Search Is a Straight-Up Mess
Man, the search for Italy’s new CT is a wild ride. Maldini, along with Leonardo, might even step down today. Andrea’s already saying he’s “very bitter” about the whole situation. Pirlo’s candidacy is stirring up so much controversy, but Maldini’s out there defending it hard. It could even be announced today, but there’s still this whole “Russian issue” they gotta sort out. Meanwhile, names like Mancini, Conte, and Pioli are still floating around in the background. It feels like everyone’s at war over who leads the national team.
Juventus Sounds the Alarms: No Goalie, No Striker 27 Days Out!
And if that wasn’t enough drama, what about Juventus? *Corriere dello Sport* is sounding the alarms big time. The season kicks off in Frosinone in just 27 days, and they still don’t have a goalkeeper or a No. 9! Seriously? Massara’s hustling to get Suzuki and Vicario in goal. For a striker, Dibu and Kolo Muani are the top targets. Juve’s made new attempts with Aston Villa for Dibu, who’s the coach’s top objective. They’ve got a decisive appointment with PSG coming up for Muani.
On defense, Stones from City, who started for England at the World Cup, has been proposed, and despite his big salary demands, contact has been encouraging. The Lucumi track is still alive, and Vlahovic is still waiting on what happens. João Mario is looking like he’s heading to Fiorentina. Cambiaso is locking himself down, saying he’s thinking of staying, and Bremer’s back, showing positive signals. But dude, no goalie and no striker? That’s a huge problem right before the season starts.
Other clubs are making moves too, with Inter pushing for Romero, offering a five million salary for four seasons. Diouf already bagged two goals, with Karlsruher beaten 2-1. Roma’s path to Santiago Castro is getting closer, with 35 million on the table for the attacker, and Dybala just hit a brace in a 3-3 draw against Cannes. Napoli’s working on their defensive knot, and Hojlund and Giovane sealed a 2-0 against Carrarese. Even Como banned headers for U12s, which is a wild move but makes sense for protecting young players.
So what’s next? Italy needs to sort out their CT situation, and fast, before Maldini actually walks. And Juventus? They gotta get those crucial signings done in goal and up front. The clock is ticking with that Frosinone opener just around the corner. It’s going to be a wild few weeks in Italian football, buckle up!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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